XPLOSION CAFE
2601 W 76 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33016
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the upright reach in cooler in the kitchen observed raw chicken, raw steak stored over unwashed fruits and vegetables. Employee rearranged raw food products in the refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-20-4High Priority – Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temp on prep table at kitchen next to the three compartment sink, employee stated eggs were stored out of temperature control less than 3 hours ago. Employee returned eggs back to the cooler to rapidly cool. **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. Inside the oven observed cooked pork stew (112F – Hot Holding), as per employee for less than 1 hour. Instructed employee to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
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 cooked pork chunks stored in a container not date marked, as per employee food was prepared since Friday.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Suraima Mendez, Hanny Fleitas on 08/30/24.
Basic 7
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a pair of women's shoes stored in the dry storage closet located by the hand wash sink at kitchen.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice scoop handle touching ice.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 102F.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven with some old food splash on the ceiling of microwave. Observed interior of oven located in the kitchen with old grease buildup.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues, cooler located across from oven at kitchen.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler across from oven at kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:04 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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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.