CAFE TABERNA INC

Name: CAFE TABERNA INC
Address: 7939 W 28 AVE, HIALEAH, FL, 33016, US
Rating: 70.2

7939 W 28 AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33016

License #2321986

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70.2 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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CAFE TABERNA INC in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 70.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 33 total violations — 4 critical, 10 major, 19 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 16, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 5 major and 10 minor violations.

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[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soild.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath of the mop sink.
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container with no label, operator properly labeled it.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed rice container, seasoning container on kitchen floor, operator properly stored it.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it.
[11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with degreaser with no label.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in standing water of 112°F. Operator discarded it.

Administrative complaint recommended
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink located in the kitchen.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[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. Person in charge in the kitchen was unable to answer the probe thermometer calibration.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (68F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic in oil (67F - Cold Holding), in the preparation cooler located at cook line. As per employee food was bought to the cooler about 4 hours ago. Instructed employee to remove and discard the food.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair under the hand wash sink and the three component sink.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed underneath the preparation table at cook line.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. Oven interior soiled.
[01D-01-5] Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed restaurant added ceviche on the menu. Operator was unable to provide parasite destruction letter.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust inside standing cooler at cook line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler exterior soiled, unit located at cook line. Observed shelf above the reach in cooler soiled. Observed hood system soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, unit located at cook line. Observed interior of the reach in freezer soiled.

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