Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LAS MARGARITAS CAFETERIA

1385 PALM AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3740857
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13779359
DBPR license2321774

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn stored in non food grade bags inside white chest freezer in front of water heater at back storage area next to kitchen. Employee removed corn from bag and stored inside food grade plastic container at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb above hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on preparation table at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter. Operator cleaned ice machine at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the door at back storage area next to kitchen.

#3Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of soiled behind shelves at dry storage area next to kitchen area.

#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle at kitchen area. Operator removed them and placed them inside three compartment sink to washed them at the time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled in front of hand wash sink at kitchen area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:22 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.