CAFETERIA TONITA
1625 PALM AVE STE 4, HIALEAH, FL 33010
License #2327205
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Mixed Health Record
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CAFETERIA TONITA in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 28, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 13 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 12 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 28, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 2 critical, 4 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork and raw chicken (frozen) on 3 compartment sink. Employee separated and stored under running water.
- [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-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside hand wash sink at front counter. Employee removed.
- [33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle at the back.
- [36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at dry storage area.
- [53A-14-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator doesnt know how to identify proper levels of chlorine.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
- [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 cooked ground beef,cooked beans and cooked pasta prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked.
- [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the back by mop sink.
- [10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on cooked ground beef container, employee removed.
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked beans stored on Togo bag at front counter. Employee removed.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed rice bags stored on floor at dry storage area.
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