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CAFETERIA TONITA

Based on 2 health inspections, CAFETERIA TONITA in HIALEAH has earned a 1.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1625 PALM AVE STE 4

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10909989

  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle not on proper pad.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above 3 compartment sink at kitchen,lights no shielded.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed as containers and cups stored on the floor at storage room. Operator stored as containers 6 inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed inside chest freezer thank you bags used to store pork, beef and chicken. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bag containing raw pork stored over open container with cherry tomatoes. Operator stored raw pork on bottom shelf under cherry tomatoes. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to AC unit outside by mop sink.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside hand wash hand wash sink at kitchen. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/6/2025

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at storage room.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen above 3 compartment sink.
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef thawing at room temperature. Employee stored frozen beef inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled with name.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store food inside reach in freezer.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plate stored inside hand wash sink. Employee removed plate. Corrected On-Site

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Contact Information

Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(33 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:6:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday:6:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday:6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday:6:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday:6:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday:6:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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