SAN LAZARO CAFETERIA

Name: SAN LAZARO CAFETERIA
Address: 2400 W 2 AVE BAY 1, HIALEAH, FL, 33010, US
Rating: 69

2400 W 2 AVE BAY 1, HIALEAH, FL 33010

License #2317400

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69 Grade F / 100

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SAN LAZARO CAFETERIA in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 4 critical, 4 major, 8 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 27, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 4 major, and 7 minor.

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed detergent container inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at front counter and kitchen area.
[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.
[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 picking up a trash from the floor and not changing gloves. Coached employee on proper procedure. Employee discarded gloves and washed hands.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaged in food reparation wearing a watch at kitchen area.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired 02/2018.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils not inverted at shelf above preparation table at kitchen area. Employee inverted utensils during inspection.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef not commercially packaged stored on top of raw yucca inside reach in freezer at kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter. Operator clean gaskets during inspection.
[53A-14-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed 2 certified food managers unable to answer minimum internal temperature of chicken and how to calibrated thermometer.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack and cloth on top of rice container at kitchen entrance. Employee removed and stored properly.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at kitchen area.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb located on the right side at front parking lot.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

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