LA PALOMA BAKERY & RESTAURANT
1255 W 46 ST UNIT 20 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed inside reaching freezer non food grade bags used to cover empanadas.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen cooked potatoes (110F – Hot Holding); cooked yuca (113F – Hot Holding)according to cook prepared 2 hours ago. Cook turn on stove to reheat yuca and potatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
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.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed big spoon stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup no handle used to dispense salt at kitchen. Employee discarded cup **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at employee bathroom.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork thawing on standing water. Employee open cold water faucet over frozen pork for emergency thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:08 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.