CAFE TABERNA INC
7939 W 28 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33016
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler located by the kitchen door entrance observed Raw Philly steak stored over bread. **Warning**
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 raw beef patty stored over mango pulp and raw fish, in the reach in freezer located in the kitchen. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located at the cook line cut tomatoes (50 F – Cold Holding); micro greens (58F – Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50 F – Cold Holding); sausage (50 F – Cold Holding); Dairy (60 F – Cold Holding); raw bacon (59F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (50 F – Cold Holding), as per cook he transferred all these food items to the cooler less than 1 hour ago. Employee started to transfer food to another working cooler. **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. On the flat grill observed sauté onions (119F – Hot Holding), as per cook held less than 1 hour, employee discarded food item on site. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.observed QT sanitizer stored on food storage shelves at cook line, employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cutting board stored on the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink located in the kitchen. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
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. Lazaro Gutierrez, working for over over with no proof of training. **Warning**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine Located at front counter. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observe under counter reach in cooler located at cook line in disrepair not maintaining food at proper temperature, observed reach in cooler internal temperature about 50F. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils at cook line in standing water at 109F. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both oven interior with heavy grease buildup. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink located in the kitchen and bar area. Printed hand wash sign, employee posted it on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove with heavy grease buildup, stove located in the cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler located at cook line. **Warning**
54-01-5Basic – Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed employee vaping at bar area front counter. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed under-counter reach in cooler located at cook line with Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Storage under a small table bellow the grill with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under-counter reach in cooler located at cook line leaking water. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:59 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.