CAFETERIA RAUL

Name: CAFETERIA RAUL
Address: 1800 PALM AVE, HIALEAH, FL, 330102600, US
Rating: 32.3

1800 PALM AVE, HIALEAH, FL 330102600

License #2311810

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

32.3 Grade F / 100

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September 16, 2026 · 13 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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CAFETERIA RAUL in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 32.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 79 total violations — 11 critical, 17 major, 51 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 16, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 11 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of sauces stored on the floor next to mop sink at kitchen area.
[24-14-4] Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean spatula and strainers stored between wall and three compartment sink at kitchen area.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed ham stored uncovered inside reach in cooler next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer next to fryers at kitchen area.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified over three compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee identified during inspection.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled on ceiling at kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler next to hand wash sink at front counter. Also observed white chest freezer gasket soiled next to fryers at kitchen area.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with chest freezer and reach in cooler at kitchen area.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling tile at kitchen area and storage area at kitchen area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified on preparation table next to slicer machine at kitchen area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled above white chest freezer next to fryers at kitchen area.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle container degreaser not labeled at 3 compartment sink at kitchen area.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen and front counter preparation area.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean metal containers stored on the floor next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezers a kitchen area and front counter area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on shelf at kitchen area.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed sliced bacon not covered inside reach in freezer at kitchen area. Chef stored cover during inspection.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed all around kitchen area.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table and mop sink not stored in sanitizer solution at kitchen area.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Chef identified during inspection. Also observed 2 sugar containers not identified next to coffee machine at front counter area. Employee identified during inspection.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several food items stored inside non food grade bags inside reach in freezer at kitchen area. Chef started storing them in food grade bags at the time f inspection.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken container stored on top of raw beef container inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
[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.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with a case of oil at kitchen area.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed clean metal containers stored on top of rusty surface under steam table at kitchen area next to kitchen area.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several food items stored inside reach in cooler with no date marked. As per chef was prepared 2 days ago. Chef date marked all food items at the time of inspection.