HIDALGOS CAFETERIA & RESTAURANT
24961 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33032
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-24-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast stored above raw steak inside reach in freezer at dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
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 chicken breast and raw hamburgers patties on the same container inside reach in freezer at dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (54F – Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **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. Observed cooked steak (98F – Hot Holding) next to stove, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues on HWS at kitchen area.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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. No training for Yesenia, Emerita and Teresa have been working more than 60 days.
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 chicken not date marked inside reach in cooler at dry storage area. As per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen area.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on reach in freezer at dry storage area.
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean cutter stored on dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink stored on preparation table at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment at kitchen area.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit at kitchen area near back door.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.