CAFE COLON

CAFE COLON maintains a 2.6/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in HIALEAH. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

969 Palm Avenue

Hialeah, Florida, 33010

Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)

Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/17/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13652612

Follow-up Inspection Required

9 basic

3/16/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13560559

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 8 int, 13 basic

10/27/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10908458

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 4 basic

32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at employee restroom. Repeat Violation
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. On case of lemons stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator placed at 6 inches from floor. Corrected On-Site
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to washing area,
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed small chest freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen.
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking pot inside hand sink. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at employee restroom. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not properly labeled next to hand sink.operator properly labeled. Corrected On-Site

1/10/2025· 1y 3mo ago

6 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 4 cases of water stored on the floor, near the walk in cooler.
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors standing reach in cooler interior soiled. Repeat Violation
32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken at the men's bathroom.

8/9/2024· 1y 8mo ago

1 high, 5 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer, located near the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at men's bathroom. Repeat Violation
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork belly over case of tomato, located at walk in cooler.

6/13/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8608720

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic containers with oil stored on the floor near the preparation area.
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at men's, and women's bathroom.

2/8/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8344073

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 int, 8 basic

16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen fryers.
05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Kitchen RIC.
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen RIC.
08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cook food not covered inside Walk in cooler.
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Repeat Violation
29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Corrected On-Site
11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
11-26-1:Intermediate - 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.

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Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 10:00 PM

Tuesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM

Wednesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM

Thursday:12:00 – 10:00 PM

Friday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Saturday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Sunday:1:00 – 11:00 PM

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