Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EPICENTRO CAFE

4197 E 4TH AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33013

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 2, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3441565
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8817343
DBPR license2332260

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at 3 compartment sink **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler and reach in freezer handles soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Observed on reach in cooler and reach in freezer handles soiled. **Time Extended**

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged tile on top of customer bathroom. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged tile on top of customer bathroom. **Time Extended**

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in cooler by cook line . – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Observed gaskets torn in reach in cooler by cook line **Time Extended**

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door next to pizza oven. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door next to pizza oven. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen and ware washing area. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen and ware washing area. **Time Extended**

#6Basic05-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed inside reach in cooler and refrigerator,no ambient thermometer. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Observed inside reach in cooler and refrigerator,no ambient thermometer. **Time Extended**

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, at kitchen. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen area and ware washing area. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen area and ware washing area. **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.