SAN LAZARO CAFETERIA
SAN LAZARO CAFETERIA in HIALEAH, FL has undergone 6 health inspections with a current average food safety rating of 2.5/5. The establishment shows a history of 7 high-priority violations, 12 intermediate violations, and 17 basic violations, with 17 violations occurring in the last 90 days and a recent trend that is declining. This suggests ongoing compliance concerns and a need for targeted corrective actions to improve overall food safety performance.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file
2400 W 2 AVE BAY 1
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/27/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13531999
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 5 int, 9 basic
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils not inverted at shelf above preparation table at kitchen area. Employee inverted utensils during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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 employee back pack and cloth on top of rice container at kitchen entrance. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaged in food reparation wearing a watch at kitchen area.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at kitchen area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of water bottles stored on the floor under preparation table at front counter. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at front counter and kitchen area.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter. Operator clean gaskets during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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 ground beef not commercially packaged stored on top of raw yucca inside reach in freezer at kitchen area.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation picking up a trash from the floor and not changing gloves. Coached employee on proper procedure. Employee discarded gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb located on the right side at front parking lot.
- 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.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed detergent container inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired 02/2018.
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed 2 certified food managers unable to answer minimum internal temperature of chicken and how to calibrated thermometer.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Sofia M. at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
9/26/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10880127
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 basic
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator placed handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside beans container in contact with product at kitchen. Operator placed the handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (59F - Cold Holding); palomilla steak (55F - Cold Holding) snide reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hrs.
2/3/2025· 1y 2mo ago
1 high, 2 int
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at men's bathroom. During the inspection employee provided a new paper towel roll. Corrected On-Site
- 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 cooked beef with no date marking stored in standing reach in cooler, located at cooking line. As per operator food was prepared 2 days before the inspection.
7/22/2024· 1y 8mo ago
4 basic
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil containers stored on the floor under three compartments sink. Employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at men's bathroom.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork stored inside the three compartments sink. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee removed items and placed them inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
4/2/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8560663
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3cs with quaternary sanitizer solution of 0 ppm, operator add another tablet. Recheck 200 ppm.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty dishes stored inside hand sink.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
11/28/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8371737
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 int, 2 basic
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator removed it.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at the hand sink, paper towel was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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