DELICIAS DE LA HABANA
2100 PALM AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33010
License #2338373
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →DELICIAS DE LA HABANA in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 5 critical, 7 major, 15 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 20, 2026 shows 22 observation rows: 3 critical, 4 major, and 15 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: 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.
- [05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside hot holding unit at front counter.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of oil stored on the floor next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified under preparation table at kitchen area.
- [13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing several rings 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.
- [16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- [36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed next to hood system 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 area.
- [21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked Yucca (45 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 4 hours.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer at kitchen area. Also observed inside mini reach in cooler at front counter.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed during inspection.
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Minced garlic in oil (72F - Cold Holding) on top of preparation table at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator stored properly for rapid cooling during inspection. Also observed Cooked Yucca (45 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 4 hours.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on shelf at kitchen area.
- [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 1 ceiling tile with water damage at kitchen area.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 1 employee purse stored on top of rice container under preparation table at kitchen area. Also observed employees food stored on top of establishment food inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel inside paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink at kitchen area. Also observed no paper towel at hand wash sink at front counter.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of vegetables and gallon of milk at reach in cooler at kitchen area hen area. Employee stored eggs properly during inspection.
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