CAFETERIA LESLEY

Name: CAFETERIA LESLEY
Address: 2258 NW 28 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33142, US
Rating: 23.7

2258 NW 28 ST, MIAMI, FL 33142

License #2302391

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

23.7 Grade F / 100

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September 17, 2026 · 9 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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CAFETERIA LESLEY in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 23.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 98 total violations — 13 critical, 31 major, 54 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 17, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored inside of hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed containers.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall beside burner station soiled with grease.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over potatoes in black reach in cooler in storage area.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and raw beef thawing in ambient temperature on top of chest freezers.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in coed restroom not covered.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed lights and ceiling tiles above front counter soiled with dust debris and grease.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb under hand wash sink in kitchen missing backflow preventer.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Information was printed and provided.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed powder detergent small bag inside the hand sink. Owner moved it out.
[32-11-5] Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
[16-36-4] No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed chlorine test kit with missing comparison chart.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing certificates: Karina Marmolejos and Altagracia Pina.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed improper ceiling tiles all throughout the kitchen.
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed in unisex restroom located in front of restaurant.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from 2022 instead of current license.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall underneath the table in front of steam table.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed them and placed in correct location.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork chops and fish being thawed in still water.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed all throughout the kitchen.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee touching different surfaces, started working with food and utensils without washing hands. Employee. Was coached and washed her hands correctly.
[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. Information was printed and provided .

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in storage/coffee area is in disrepair
[27-10-4] No hot running water at mop sink.
[27-06-4] No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork chops over tortillas in the refrigerator at the cook line. The cook moved the pork to the bottom shelf.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to the hand washing sink.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed the cook washing her hands in the triple sink.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a empty milk container in the sink. The cook removed the container.
[27-24-4] Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a water temperature of 83° F.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in the restroom.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle with oil at the cooking line not labeled.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meat in a shopping bag in the chest freezer in the back room.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the establishment.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in the kitchen.
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
[27-25-4] Hot water at mop sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a water temperature of 83° F.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in a bag of ice in a chest freezer .
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to the triple sink.