MR CACHAPA HIALEAH

Name: MR CACHAPA HIALEAH
Address: 2085 W 76 ST, HIALEAH, FL, 33016, US
Rating: 62.2

2085 W 76 ST, HIALEAH, FL 33016

License #2317364

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62.2 Grade F / 100

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MR CACHAPA HIALEAH in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62.2 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 March 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 57 total violations — 14 critical, 13 major, 30 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 13, 2026 shows 22 observation rows: 8 critical, 8 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers and towels blocking hand wash sink front counter area. Operator removed during inspection.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
[01A-05-4] Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed no invoice provided for dessert.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located cook line area.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection.
[16-33-4] Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
[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. Observed the employees were hired more than 60 days. Cesar, Shirley, Iveth, Daimary, Jenny, Julian, Oswaldo.
[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.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair outside of walk in freezer at kitchen area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding) located near cook line area as per operator more than four hours. See stop sale.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef and raw fish thawed near three compartments sink kitchen. Managed stored inside walk in cooler.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding) located near cook line area as per operator more than four hours. See stop sale.
[08A-14-5] Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw beef over slice ham located cooked line area. Manager stored properly.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[53A-10-4] Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified food manager unable to answered how to thawed food.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
[01B-04-5] Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed dessert tres leches, pie parchita, marquesa ferrero, flan, cake pineapple, chocolate. Unapproved source.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single services cups an d to go bags cases stored on the floor at dry storage area.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table next to triple sink at kitchen area.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board at preparation table next to triple sink at kitchen area.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensils not stored properly on top of reach in cooler next to coffee machine at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink area 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 back pack and water stored next to single serving to go boxes under preparation area in front of walk in freezer. Operator removed it during inspection.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three employees engaged in food preparation with not hair restraint at the time of inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Chicken (56F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler as per operator for less than 2 hours ago. Also observed Shredded Lettuce (72F - Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); Potato Salad (72F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hours. Also observed Raw Chicken Breast (56F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in front of triple sink. As per operator less than 4 hours. Operator stored inside reach in cooler for proper cooling.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation covered his mouth with his hands to cough and not changed gloves. Also observed another employee engaged in food preparation touching her clothes and not changing gloves. Employees washed hands and change gloves. Coached employee on proper procedures.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed arepa dough containers with old labels after being cleaned.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed vegetables and cut fruits containers stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Also observed sack of rice stored on the floor at dry storage room at kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair outside of walk in freezer at kitchen area.
[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 inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[53A-10-4] Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified food manager unable to answered how to calibrate probe thermometer.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table in front of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside cheese containers at reach in coolers under microwave and in front of flat top at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified. Operator identified during inspection.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for sour cream at preparation table at kitchen area.
[10-12-5] In-use brush stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed coffee brush stored on top of dirty wet towel next coffee machine at front counter.
[01B-04-5] Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 12 corn tamales with not proof of source inside rack at walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test kit available at the time of the inspection.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed all around kitchen and under equipments at kitchen area.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a case of raw chicken stored on top raw beef at walk in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed raw chicken on top of corn batter in rack at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of cabbage container at reach in cooler in front of flat top at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unable to answer minimum internal temperature for chicken when is cooked.
[01A-05-4] Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed no invoice provided for corn tamales stored on rack at walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation 1 wearing a bracelet and 1 wearing a watch.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service to go plates stored not inverted on top of microwave at kitchen area.

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