CAFETERIA RAUL
1800 PALM AVE, HIALEAH, FL 330102600
License #2311810
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →CAFETERIA RAUL in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77.4 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 February 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 5 critical, 4 major, 9 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 17, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 4 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle container degreaser not labeled at 3 compartment sink at kitchen area.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed 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 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.
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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