EPICENTRO CAFE HIALEAH
5006 W 12 AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33012
License #2315946
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Mixed Health Record
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EPICENTRO CAFE HIALEAH in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75 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 30, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 14 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 13 of them so far.
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The latest inspection on July 30, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 4 critical, 4 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on sugar container, operator stored properly.
- [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 container inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Operator removed.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
- [14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed dry food stored on nonfood grade containers.
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding) in standing unit, as per operator from previous day. Operator discarded during inspection. Observed cooked pork (51F - Cooling); cooked chicken (52F - Cooling) in standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator from previous day. Operator discarded during inspection.
- [10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Employee stored properly,
- [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- [05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding) in standing unit, as per operator from previous day. Operator discarded during inspection.
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 87°F at cook line, operator discarded during inspection.
- [32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on mens bathroom.
- [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 chicken prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in standing unit at kitchen.
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