Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SIMON CAFETERIA

1001 E 52 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33013

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 27, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3497520
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8873357
DBPR license2312567

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) 2nd ; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Behind front counter, employee added water to proper ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean coffee cups inside handwashing sink. Behind front counter, employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.

#2Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open soda bottle inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter , employee cleaned reach in cooler properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water inside 3 compartment sink, manager turn on water for thawing during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top preparation tables behind front counter, employee removed and stored properly inside sanitizing bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 1:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.