MABEL'S CAFETERIA INC
2264 NW 26 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-31-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef in shopping bags in the freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, beef and shell eggs over cooked black beans in the upright refrigerator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
35A-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a live roach on the front counter. Observed a live roach on the closet door next to the cook line. Observed a live roach crawling in the ice machine. Observed a live roach in a picture frame. Observed three more live roaches coming out from between the floor and front counter.**Warning** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
12A-02-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed the manager take a customer drinking glass and put it in the hand sinkand went to the kitchen and continue to cook. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
01B-13-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by by a live roach crawling on it.. See stop sale. Observed a live roach crawling inside the ice machine bin. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 7
16-28-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Hand sink used for warewashing. Observed the manager wash a drinking glass in the front counter hand sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the manager empty a customers drink into the front counter hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in both restrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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 Marlene working for since the last inspection 01-12-2024 with no proof of food handler certificate. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in both restrooms and front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
41-17-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Squirt bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a container on the front counter with hand sanitizer not labeled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
Basic 6
32-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the toilet seat on the floor in the ladies room. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a broken beer bottle behind the toilet in the mens restroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
08B-19-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food contaminated by by a live roach crawling on it. See stop sale. Observed a live roach crawling inside the ice machine bin. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filter and hood system soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
25-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of To go containers on the dining room floor. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:17 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.