HIDALGOS CAFETERIA & RESTAURANT

Name: HIDALGOS CAFETERIA & RESTAURANT
Address: 24961 S DIXIE HWY, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33032, US

24961 S DIXIE HWY, HOMESTEAD, FL 33032

License #2327740

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

F 50.5/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

19.5 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Warning Issued
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in standing unit at dry storage area. **Warning**
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tilapia filet still on ROP package. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food next to establishment food in standing unit at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed food container stored on kitchen floor, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on stove at kitchen area, employee removed tong to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior at dry storage area. **Warning**
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef steak (frozen) at dry storage. **Warning**
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw tilapia filet still on ROP package. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding) in standing unit at kitchen area, as per employee food container was out of reach in cooler during breakfast for less than 1 hour. Employee moved to freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler for employee Angelica, has been working more than 60 days. **Warning**
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no employee reporting agreement for employee Angelica, has been working more than 60 days. **Warning**
[02C-08-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed cooked pork not date marked in standing unit at kitchen area, as per employee food was removed from freezer 2 days ago . Employee dated food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[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 pork and cooked beef steak held more than 24 hrs not date marked in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee dated food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name at dry storage area. **Warning**

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on preparation table at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen area.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit at dry storage area.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulated on hood filters at kitchen area.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cut tomatoes in side chest freezer at dry storage area, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork dated 10/24 in reach in cooler at kitchen area, operator discard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork dated 10/24 in reach in cooler at kitchen area, operator discard during inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per operator less than 3 hours.
[41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm); employee discarded and replaced . Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**