HIDALGOS CAFETERIA & RESTAURANT
24961 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33032
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observe raw tripe stored on nonfood grade bags on reach in freezer.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe pork and vegetables (128F – Hot Holding); tripe stew (127F – Hot Holding) on steam table, as per employee breakfast was ending 30 minutes ago and steamer was turned off. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked pork,steak,beans and rice containers not dated on reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours.
Basic 11
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observe dirty cardboard on reach in freezer at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
08B-37-4Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Observe raw pork (frozen)container stored outside next to back door by dry storage area, operator moved container to kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observe tamales container stored on kitchen floor, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets in all units at kitchen area, also at dry storage area.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe personal opened can soda in reach in cooler shelves at dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe at kitchen area, also at dry storage area.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe cooked steak (frozen) on preparation table, employee moved to reach in cooler. Also observe raw pork (frozen) on standing water, employee discarded water and moved raw pork to reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observe at kitchen area.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observe at kitchen area. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:31 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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.