Name: CAFE TABERNA INC
Address: 7939 W 28 AVE, HIALEAH, FL, 33016, US
Rating: 1.4

Inspection Date: 10/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13538930

Inspection Date: 10/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10909858

14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair, standing cooler located at cook line.
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with old food debris under the cooking equipments at in the kitchen area.
36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair under the hand wash sink and the three component sink.
10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils in standing water at 79F. Instructed operator to maintain the utensil in water at 135F or without water. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. Oven interior soiled.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler exterior soiled, unit located at cook line. Observed shelf above the reach in cooler soiled. Observed hood system soiled.
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, unit located at cook line. Observed interior of the reach in freezer soiled.
14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed underneath the preparation table at cook line.
22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed restaurant added ceviche on the menu. Operator was unable to provide parasite destruction letter.
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (68F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic in oil (67F - Cold Holding), in the preparation cooler located at cook line. As per employee food was bought to the cooler about 4 hours ago. Instructed employee to remove and discard the food. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Person in charge in the kitchen was unable to answer the probe thermometer calibration.
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust inside standing cooler at cook line.
31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel at front counter not dispensing paper towel.
31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink located in the kitchen.

Inspection Date: 3/6/2025

14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven at cook line soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelving above the reach in cooler at cook line soiled. Observed exterior of the reach in cooler located at cook line soiled with old food stains. Observed hood filters with heavy grease buildup.
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler located across from the oven at cook line.
14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under the preparation table at cook line.
41-22-4:High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Observed degreaser in a pray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled it on site. Corrected On-Site
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw steak stored over cooked pork tamales. Repeat Violation
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in the reach in cooler at cook line observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding), as per cook less than 2 hours. Operator decided to discard food. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed interior of the hand wash sink soiled with old food debris.
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, hand wash sink at cook line.

Inspection Date: 1/28/2025

14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observe under counter reach in cooler located at cook line in disrepair not maintaining food at proper temperature, observed reach in cooler internal temperature about 50F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: During the callback observed reach in cooler internal temperature still about 50F. **Time Extended**
14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage under a small table bellow the grill with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located at the cook line cut tomatoes (50 F - Cold Holding); micro greens (58F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50 F - Cold Holding); sausage (50 F - Cold Holding); Dairy (60 F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (59F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (50 F - Cold Holding), as per cook he transferred all these food items to the cooler less than 1 hour ago. Employee started to transfer food to another working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed at reach in cooler at cook line ham 51F, raw bacon 49F, cheese 50F. Admin Complaint
53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Manager no proof of manager certification. Admin Complaint
05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Not available. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Lazaro Gutierrez, working for over over with no proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Not available at the time of inspection. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine Located at front counter. Warning
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observe under counter reach in cooler located at cook line in disrepair not maintaining food at proper temperature, observed reach in cooler internal temperature about 50F. Warning
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils at cook line in standing water at 109F. Warning
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both oven interior with heavy grease buildup. Warning
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink located in the kitchen and bar area. Printed hand wash sign, employee posted it on site. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove with heavy grease buildup, stove located in the cook line. Warning
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler located at cook line. Warning
54-01-5:Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed employee vaping at bar area front counter. Warning
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed under-counter reach in cooler located at cook line with Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Warning
14-33-4:Basic - Storage under a small table bellow the grill with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under-counter reach in cooler located at cook line leaking water. Warning
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler located by the kitchen door entrance observed Raw Philly steak stored over bread. Warning
08A-17-6:High Priority - 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 beef patty stored over mango pulp and raw fish, in the reach in freezer located in the kitchen. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located at the cook line cut tomatoes (50 F - Cold Holding); micro greens (58F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50 F - Cold Holding); sausage (50 F - Cold Holding); Dairy (60 F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (59F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (50 F - Cold Holding), as per cook he transferred all these food items to the cooler less than 1 hour ago. Employee started to transfer food to another working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the flat grill observed sauté onions (119F - Hot Holding), as per cook held less than 1 hour, employee discarded food item on site. Warning
41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.observed QT sanitizer stored on food storage shelves at cook line, employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cutting board stored on the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Warning
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Warning
05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
53B-02-5:Intermediate - 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. Lazaro Gutierrez, working for over over with no proof of training. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach cooler middle door in disrepair, cooler located in front of the stove in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork bacon stored over flans in the walk in cooler. Observed in the reach in cooler located next to the prep table in in the kitchen raw chicken stored over bread. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located in the cook line observed cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, employee added ice under the food products to rapidly cool down. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: In the reach in cooler located at cook line observed cheese 50F, sausage 48F, as per cook food was transferred to this cooler less than 2 hours ago. **Time Extended**
41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed QT sanitizer tables stored on the food storage shelf behind the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee removed it on site. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Not set up during the inspection. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8536363

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle use to dispense cooked ceviche located in walk in cooler. Chef removed bowl from container. Corrected On-Site
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled located right above preparation table at kitchen. Repeat Violation
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table located across from cook line. Repeat Violation
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled. Observed gasket in reach in freezer soiled located across from preparation area.
25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates stored at above preparation table located across from cook line not inverted.
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 vaca frita and chicken stored at walk in cooler located with no date marked, a per chef prepared on previous date.

Inspection Date: 10/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364471

36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach cooler middle door in disrepair, cooler located in front of the stove in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork bacon stored over flans in the walk in cooler. Observed in the reach in cooler located next to the prep table in in the kitchen raw chicken stored over bread. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located in the cook line observed cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, employee added ice under the food products to rapidly cool down. Warning
41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed QT sanitizer tables stored on the food storage shelf behind the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee removed it on site. Corrected On-Site Warning
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. Warning
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. Warning

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