LAS 5 HERMANAS CAFETERIA INC

LAS 5 HERMANAS CAFETERIA INC has 7 health inspections on file for its HIALEAH location, with an overall rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

10119 W OKEECHOBEE RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13526183

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, cooler located across from the stove. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves by the hand wash sink at cook line soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10915053

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, cooler located across from the stove.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves by the hand wash sink at cook line soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At cook line observed raw chicken thawing in standing water.
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer minimum strength at three component sink at 0ppm. Operator added sanitizer to the water and brought it to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in the reach in cooler located at cook line raw chicken stored over raw steak.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the reach in cooler at cook line cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef stew (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); Dairy (48F - Cold Holding); ham (49 F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49 F - Cold Holding), as per operator for over 4 hours. Instructed operator to discard food.
  • 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 at cook line cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef stew (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); Dairy (48F - Cold Holding); ham (49 F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49 F - Cold Holding), as per operator for over 4 hours. Instructed operator to discard food.

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system with some grease accumulation.

Inspection Date: 7/8/2024

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line.

Inspection Date: 7/8/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8572834

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves above hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork ribs, chicken and beef soup stored at reach in cooler at kitchen not covered.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed staff put gloves on without washing hands, instructed employee to removed gloves and wash hands and she did. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed congris (65 - Cold Holding) as per employee cooked at 9:00AM today. At preparation table.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed congris (65 - Cold Holding) as per employee cooked at 9:00AM today.
  • 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. Observed Dayana Diaz working with no certificate.

Inspection Date: 12/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352492

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with accumulation of black mold like substances located at the front counter.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage located at kitchen area.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided handout to operator.
  • 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in preparation area near the steam table.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored over French fries and plantain at reach in freezer located at kitchen area. Employee started relocating the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee using the same gloves to clean dishes, crack shell-eggs and grab bread. Coached operator on proper procedure when using gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter (61F - Cold Holding) at front counter bar area. Employee moved the product to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guava and cheese pastry (130F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter of the restaurant. Operator moved the product to the kitchen to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser and chlorine spray bottle stored next to the steam table. Operator was informed to relocate items.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser and chlorine spray bottle not label at the kitchen area.