Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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DIA Y NOCHE CAFE

2750 W 68 ST SUITE 114 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33016

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3464594
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8775591
DBPR license2335660

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes in the three compartment sink, then continued to prep food with washing hands prior.

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over sliced onions, sliced limes, glass door upright cooler located next to the steam table in the kitchen.

Intermediate 5

#8Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in the three compartment sink.

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed single use containers stored in the hand wash sink at front counter. Employee removed all containers on site. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at front counter.

#11Intermediate14-14-4

Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

#12Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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 on 09-24 for Yadanys Mendez, Rosmery Hernandez.

Basic 5

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some water stains on ceiling tiles at kitchen.

#2Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. At front counter observed clean utensils, plates, cup stored on dying rack next to hand sink exposed to splash.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones stored over food containers on a small prep table by the walk in cooler.

#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container packed Tamal en Casuela not 6 inches off the floor in the WIF.

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in prep area with some grease buildup.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.