CAFE ENCLAVE
524 W 27 ST, HIALEAH, FL 33010
License #2327953
☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate F 17/100
🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70
53 points to reach C grade
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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.
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Inspection History
Critical Major Minor
- Call Back - Complied
- [32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at mens bathroom. **Warning**
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groove cutting board on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at walk in freezer at back storage area. **Warning**
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer at back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- [33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
- Warning Issued
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter next to kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- [32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at mens bathroom. **Warning**
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle soiled at kitchen area. **Warning**
- [24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils not inverted inside container at front counter. Employee stored inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groove cutting board on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
- [13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation with bracelets and a watch. Employees removed at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at front counter. Employees wear hair restraint at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at walk in freezer at back storage area. **Warning**
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer at back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- [33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed 2 empanadas container not covered inside shelf at walk in cooler. Operator covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer shelves rusty at back storage area. **Warning**
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- [22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm) at kitchen area. Operator add more chlorine to sanitizing solution Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- [35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 3 small flying insects flying around kitchen area. Also observed 1 small flying insect flying around back storage area. **Warning**
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak stored on top of cut vegetables inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee stored beef properly inside reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Emergency Order Callback Complied
- [38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light missing shield at kitchen area.
- [14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on hood system at kitchen area.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter and bar area.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside double door reach in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed hood system soiled with grease accumulation at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- [29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand ash sink and triple sinks all around kitchen area and front counter.
- [36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area.
- [29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on hand wash sink at front counter.
- Emergency order recommended
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on the floor at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance at bar area at front counter. Employee cleaned it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 employee personal water stored inside reach in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
- [13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet at kitchen area. Employee removed it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- [13-02-4] Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation with ineffective hair restraint at kitchen area. Employee fixed hair restraint during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- [16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Repeat Violation**
- [22-54-4] Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Observed employees are not following the proper sanitizing steps. They rinsed utensils after applying sanitizer. Coached employees on proper sanitizing procedures during inspection.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front counter door.
- [36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes throughout the wall under shelves at dry storage area.
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils in standing water 75 degrees Fahrenheit at front counter.
- [38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light missing shield at kitchen area.
- [14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on hood system at kitchen area.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter and bar area.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside double door reach in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed hood system soiled with grease accumulation at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- [12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 open water bottles inside reach in cooler at front counter.
- [29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand ash sink and triple sinks all around kitchen area and front counter.
- [36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area.
- [29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on hand wash sink at front counter.
- [41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on shelf on top of preparation table at front counter.
- [12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation touching her face and not washed her hands. Coached employee on proper procedure. Employee washed hands during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- [22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employees are not following the proper sanitizing steps. They rinsed utensils after applying sanitizer. Coached employees on proper sanitizing procedures during inspection.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs stored on top of raw meat container inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
- [02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed several food containers dated 12/18 on shelves inside walk in cooler.
- [01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Smoked Pork (41F - Cold Holding); Red Beans (42F - Cold Holding); Cod Fish (41F - Cold Holding); Goat (41F - Cold Holding) dated 12/18 inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.
- [35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings under shelves outside of walk in cooler. Also observed approximately 1 rodent dropping on top of food container lid at storage area.
- [12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation not changing gloves after touching her face at kitchen area. Coached employee on proper procedure. Employee washed hands and change gloves during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- [53B-15-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee did not know how to sanitize utensils properly at front counter. Coached employees on proper sanitizing procedures during inspection.
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 09/25.
- [53A-05-6] 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/ Observed 5 employees working with not certified manager present at the time of inspection.
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items stored on top of cases of water bottles.
- [13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet while cooking.
- [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with not hair restraint.
- [16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed at kitchen area.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hole under back door.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup on floor at walk in freezer.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled at cook line area. Also observed gaskets soiled a reach in cooler in front of cook line.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed all around cooking area. **Repeat Violation**
- [22-52-4] Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator fixed strength of sanitizer during inspection Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
- [03D-01-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Black Beans Soup (98 F - Cooling) as per operator for over 3 hours. Operator discarded it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat vegetables at reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Black Beans Soup (98 F - Cooling) as per operator for over 3 hours. Operator discarded it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at front counter.
🍽️ Would You Eat Here? Yikes — CAFE ENCLAVE has a rough inspection history. Would you risk it?
👍 Yes 0%
🤔 If they cleaned up 0%
👎 No way 0%
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