HIDALGOS CAFETERIA & RESTAURANT
24961 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33032
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm) employee start to set up 3 compartment sink during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nopales stored in non-food grade bags inside white chest freezer at back storage.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F -Cold Holding) at tacos station. As per employee for 1 hour. Employee add ice to container during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tripe soup (118F – Hot – Holding) tripe soup (200F – Reheating) also beef soup (117F – Hot Holding) employee proceeded to reheat food.at steam table in kitchen area **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in kitchen area.
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 Ingrid, has been working over 60 days.
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. Provided form during inspection.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chlorine spray bottle not labeled at the front counter.
Basic 6
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage over preparation area.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board on preparation table.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed jalapeño container stored on storage floor. Manager removed items from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in raw rice and raw beans containers at dry storage area. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler next to back door.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of white chest freezer at dry storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:36 AM.
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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.