LAS MARGARITAS CAFETERIA

Name: LAS MARGARITAS CAFETERIA
Address: 1385 PALM AVE, HIALEAH, FL, 33010, US

1385 PALM AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33010

License #2321774

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

F 62/100

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

8 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

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of washed limes. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic cups stored on the floor at front counter.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back storage area next to kitchen.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified at front counter.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to the floor outside of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted inside container under preparation table at kitchen area.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Onions (130F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at front counter. Operator removed and reheated during inspection Cooked Onions (167F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
[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.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic cups stored on the floor at front counter.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to the floor outside of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified at front counter.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted inside container under preparation table at kitchen area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[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.
[53A-15-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Natural Minced Garlic (76F - Cold Holding) on top of preparation table at kitchen area. As per operator stored outside for less than 2 hours. Employee stored inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
[11-10-4] Employee did not report symptoms/diagnosis of a disease transmissible through food to the person in charge. Observed employee Tomas C. with no employee health agreement. As per operator hired less than a month. Provided form to operator. Operator provided employee health agreement signed by employee during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of washed limes. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[11-10-4] Employee did not report symptoms/diagnosis of a disease transmissible through food to the person in charge. Observed employee Tomas C. with no employee health agreement. As per operator hired less than a month. Provided form to operator. Operator provided employee health agreement signed by employee during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back storage area next to kitchen.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[53A-15-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of washed limes. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified at front counter.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic cups stored on the floor at front counter.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted inside container under preparation table at kitchen area.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to the floor outside of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Onions (130F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at front counter. Operator removed and reheated during inspection Cooked Onions (167F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back storage area next to kitchen.
[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 Natural Minced Garlic (76F - Cold Holding) on top of preparation table at kitchen area. As per operator stored outside for less than 2 hours. Employee stored inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
[11-10-4] Employee did not report symptoms/diagnosis of a disease transmissible through food to the person in charge. Observed employee Tomas C. with no employee health agreement. As per operator hired less than a month. Provided form to operator. Operator provided employee health agreement signed by employee during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[53A-15-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Onions (130F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at front counter. Operator removed and reheated during inspection Cooked Onions (167F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**