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
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside walk in freezer raw chicken stored over raw beef. Employee organized freezer according to minimum temperatures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored ambient temperature at kitchen. Manager stored shell eggs inside walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (82F – Hot Holding)and red beans (101F – Hot Holding) as per manager three hours ago. Manager started reheating the rice and the beans on stove. Observed white rice (175F – Reheating); red beans (175F – Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate expired Lucila S Madonado 06-04-2018. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed arepa maker soiled with food residues next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink being used as a dump sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed two dispensers no working . **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle at three compartment sink not labeled. **Warning**
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above three compartment sink and dining area, ceiling tiles soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at storage area next to chest freezer. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing utensils not using correct order. Manager coached employee on proper order to use three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at hand sink and slow draining water. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:13 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.