Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EPICENTRO CAFE

4197 E 4TH AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33013

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 9, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3332557
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8351815
DBPR license2332260

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on 3 compartment sink hose connected no back flow preventer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled and interior of reach in cooler at kitchen.

Basic 9

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen, and preparation areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at kitchen and sandwich station no hair restraints while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn, and rusted shelves inside reach in cooler at kitchen.

#4Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed buildup of on the ground,grease around grease receptacle area.

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front counter next to ice cream freezer, ice cream scoop inside container with water at 85F. Manager discarded water and stored scoop in a dry clean container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen and storage areas concrete floor no sealed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen prep table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar containers at coffee station no labeled. Manager labeled sugar containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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