SARUSSI'S CAFE
3670 W 12 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn ointment inside reach in cooler at sandwich assembly area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above sliced cheese inside standing unit at kitchen area. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (95F – Cold Holding) at sandwich assembly area, as per operator Les than 2 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed shut off hot water. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Jenny A. has been working more than 60 days. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed shut off hot water. **Warning**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance on ice machine at front counter. **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on men's bathroom. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on chest freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on chest freezer at kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in standing unit at kitchen area and on reach in cooler at sandwich assembly area. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soil residues accumulate on shelves and interior in standing unit at kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 2:18 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.