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CACAO EXPRESS

CACAO EXPRESS located in DORAL has undergone 3 health department inspections, achieving a 3.0/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

9032 NW 25 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13473985

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed inside quinoa all throughout kitchen preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: At time of callback inspection Observed inside quinoa all throughout kitchen preparation area. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both rear door exit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: At time of callback inspection Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both rear door exit. **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed across all throughout kitchen preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: At time of callback inspection Observed across all throughout kitchen preparation area. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10908246

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed several reach-in cooler/freezers with soiled handles.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed inside quinoa all throughout kitchen preparation area.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both rear door exit.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of liquid margarine stored in the kitchen floor.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at several reach in cooler units.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed several units in the kitchen with soiled interior.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed serving utensils stored food contact first at kitchen preparation table.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at flip top unit by preparation area.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed across all throughout kitchen preparation area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed inside quinoa container with panko unlabeled at kitchen preparation area.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing at employees bathroom and unit by 3 compartment sink.
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has add additional space and equipment changes without submitting to plan review.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and beef cooked for less than seven days as per staff with not date marked at reach-in cooler unit

Inspection Date: 11/14/2024

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

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