LA RUEDA CAFETERIA

Name: LA RUEDA CAFETERIA
Address: 5962 W 16 AVE, HIALEAH, FL, 33012, US
Rating: 28.2

5962 W 16 AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33012

License #2315680

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

28.2 Grade F / 100

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August 31, 2026 · 11 findings · 2 critical

Food-Licensing Inspection

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LA RUEDA CAFETERIA in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 28.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 31, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 35 total violations — 7 critical, 11 major, 17 minor.

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The latest inspection on August 31, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 2 critical, 5 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to coffee machine at front counter.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs stew (130F - Hot Holding) on steam table, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator proceeded to reheated.
[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.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter, 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.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Operator provided.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Operator provided.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in standing unit at front counter.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut fruits stored on to go bags on freezer.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine at front counter.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Warning Issued
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer on standing unit at front counter.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at front counter no longer cleanable.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (59F - Cooling) as per operator chicken was cooked the previous day, on standing unit at front counter. Operator discarded during inspection.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled standing unit interior at front counter.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter, operator provided during inspection.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (115F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (94F - Hot Holding); beans (114F - Hot Holding) as per operator less than 4 hours,
[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 agreement for Yeniset R. has been working approximately 1 week.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding) on standing unit at front counter, as per operator held more than 24 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
[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 date marked on standing unit at front counter.
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed moldy hot dogs on standing unit at front counter, operator discarded during inspection.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed by 3 compartment sink.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.