DIA Y NOCHE CAFE
2750 W 68 ST SUITE 114
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white cutting board burned on the sides. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 cases of raw steak stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled, oven located at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves above the three compartment sink soiled. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located above the three compartment sink. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall and ceiling fan with grease buildup at kitchen above the three compartment sink. Warning
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in cooler located at cook line next to the steam table ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50 F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (46F - Cold Holding), as per employee the kept the reach in cooler door open during rush hour for a long period of time. Instructed employee do add ice in the food products to rapidly lower temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a seasoning gallon stored in the three compartment sink located at cook line. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Dairelys Sanchez, expired on 2024. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some water stains on ceiling tiles at kitchen.
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. At front counter observed clean utensils, plates, cup stored on dying rack next to hand sink exposed to splash.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones stored over food containers on a small prep table by the walk in cooler.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container packed Tamal en Casuela not 6 inches off the floor in the WIF.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in prep area with some grease buildup.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes in the three compartment sink, then continued to prep food with washing hands prior.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over sliced onions, sliced limes, glass door upright cooler located next to the steam table in the kitchen.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in the three compartment sink.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed single use containers stored in the hand wash sink at front counter. Employee removed all containers on site. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at front counter.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired on 09-24 for Yadanys Mendez, Rosmery Hernandez.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 staff engaged with food with no hair restraint.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter of the establishment.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves above 3 compartment sink soiled
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink. Observed wall behind cook line soiled. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored at steam table located across from cook line.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee close back door then went inside walk in cooler to grab meat without changing gloves or washing hands. Instructed employee to removed gloves and wash hands and placed new gloves on before continuing with task and she did. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At the time of the inspection observed pipe leaking at the hand sink near the triple sink compartment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: At the time of call back inspection observed pipe leaking at the hand sink near the triple sink compartment. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/4/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At the time of the inspection observed employee bottle of water inside walk in cooler. Manager removed employee beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef stored on the floor at the walk in cooler.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in storage area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in the hand sink by the 3 compartment sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the time of the inspection observed rusted shelves in the storage area.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At the time of the inspection observed employee bottle of water inside walk in cooler. Manager removed employee drink. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At the time of the inspection observed fish in bucket with water thawing in the preparation area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the kitchen.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At the time of the inspection observed pipe leaking at the hand sink near the triple sink compartment.
- 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.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At the time of the inspection observed Marisel Valdes expired on 9/20/2023. 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.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2023 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).