LA RUEDA CAFETERIA
5962 W 16 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of roach killer on top of microwave at storage area. Operator removed the can. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written procedures in case of vomit/diarrhea events. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board in use next to small ice machine at front counter.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning sponge and glove inside hand was sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available. **Repeat Violation**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed no food grade brush used at coffee station.
Basic 6
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on preparation table at storage area.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted shelves inside refrigerator at storage area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer next to storage area. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ham and raw chicken on top of preparation table thawing at room temperature. Operator took the ham and chicken to the 3 compartment sink and put it under cold running water for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled next to coffee machine at front counter. Operator labeled the sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.