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LAS MARGARITAS CAFETERIA

Based on 7 health inspections, LAS MARGARITAS CAFETERIA in HIALEAH has earned a 2.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

1385 Palm Avenue
Hialeah, Florida, 33010
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/20/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13532152

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 5 int, 8 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted inside container under preparation table at kitchen area.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to the floor outside of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to operator. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic cups stored on the floor at front counter.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified at front counter.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of washed limes. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Natural Minced Garlic (76F - Cold Holding) on top of preparation table at kitchen area. As per operator stored outside for less than 2 hours. Employee stored inside walk 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 Cooked Onions (130F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at front counter. Operator removed and reheated during inspection Cooked Onions (167F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back storage area next to kitchen.
  • 11-10-4:Intermediate - Employee did not report symptoms/diagnosis of a disease transmissible through food to the person in charge. Observed employee Tomas C. with no employee health agreement. As per operator hired less than a month. Provided form to operator. Operator provided employee health agreement signed by employee during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-15-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens.

9/26/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10897184

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter. Operator started to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to triple sink.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can blade opener soiled on prep table. Operator started cleaning blade. **Corrective Action Taken**

1/2/2025· 1y 2mo ago

5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at front counter.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of water stored on the floor at front counter. During the inspection employee removed item and placed correctly.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. During the inspection employee removed item. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

7/8/2024· 1y 8mo ago

4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at front counter.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler entrance.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, and grease, throughout kitchen areas.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package.

2/8/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8553593

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen coolers.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed kitchen employees touching body parts before engaging in food preparation no hand washing. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opene.

11/28/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8552921

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Still observed **Time Extended**

11/15/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8352045

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in kitchen area. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw bacon on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solutions of 0 ppm. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 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 chicken over raw pork inside reach in cooler. 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. Repeat Violation Warning

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★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(15 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Friday:7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
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