HIDALGOS CAFETERIA & RESTAURANT
24961 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33032
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 2
22-35-5High Priority – Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked steak (118F – Hot Holding) on preparation table, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved food to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes inside front counter HWS, **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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 training for Ingrid Chavez dated on 03/03/2024.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef soup,cooked beans and cooked yellow rice not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per employee from previous day.
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on unit next to back door at kitchen.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on reach in cooler at dry storage area.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen area. Also at dry storage area.
08B-37-4Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed raw tripe packages (frozen) in standing water and on floor at the back of the restaurant next to chest freezer., as per employee less than 30 minutes. Employee moved food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooked pork pot, a case of dry chiles and a case of raw meat on kitchen area, employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in cooler at dry storage area.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tripe packages (frozen) in standing water at the back of the restaurant, as per employee less than 30 minutes. Employee moved food. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:47 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.