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LAS CUATRO ESQUINAS CAFETERIA

LAS CUATRO ESQUINAS CAFETERIA in HIALEAH has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.2/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

1001 E 27 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13465199

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup and food residue under cooking equipment at kitchen area. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoes being stored on the floor next to reach in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall under 3 compartment sink behind front counter. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side on oven soiled with grease. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to steam table. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork chops inside reach in cooler not covered. Coached employees on proper way to cover food while being stored. Manager covered during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside mop bucket next to reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-35-5:High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed food residue inside 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken being stored inside supermarket bags inside reach in freezer. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ham slicer soiled with food debris next to reach in freezer. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty plates inside handwashing sink next to steam table. Employee removed and clean handwashing sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 fried chicken inside reach in cooler not dated and not covered. Not wholesome for service. Manager discarded chicken during inspection. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled behind front counter. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 7/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10937378

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. Manager provided hair net during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled with grease under oven.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of avocados being stored on the floor behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle inside ice machine. Employee removed and stored properly. Coached employee on proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door reach in cooler door handle soiled with food debris in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind frying station.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet wiping towel on top front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink at kitchen area. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled behind front counter. Employee labeled properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/28/2025

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. Manager provided hair net during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled next to reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink next to steam table. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed marinated pork inside reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered food properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed marinated beef on top of cooked yuca. Inside reach in cooler next to oven. Employee removed and stored properly Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to steam tables. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to steam tables. Employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/31/2024

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil being stored on the floor next to preparation table. Employee removed and stored it properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packaged flans at front counter missing proper labeling. Coached employee on necessary label require.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind oven.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar next to oven not labeled, employee labeled product properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork next to sliced ham inside reach in cooler . Employee removed and stored it properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at men s bathroom. Employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(54 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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