HIDALGOS CAFETERIA & RESTAURANT
South Dixie Highway
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observe dirty cardboard on reach in freezer at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observe raw pork (frozen)container stored outside next to back door by dry storage area, operator moved container to kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe tamales container stored on kitchen floor, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets in all units at kitchen area, also at dry storage area.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe personal opened can soda in reach in cooler shelves at dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe at kitchen area, also at dry storage area.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe cooked steak (frozen) on preparation table, employee moved to reach in cooler. Also observe raw pork (frozen) on standing water, employee discarded water and moved raw pork to reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observe at kitchen area.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observe at kitchen area. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observe raw tripe stored on nonfood grade bags on reach in freezer.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe pork and vegetables (128F - Hot Holding); tripe stew (127F - Hot Holding) on steam table, as per employee breakfast was ending 30 minutes ago and steamer was turned off. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Observe cooked pork,steak,beans and rice containers not dated on reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on reach in freezer at dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink stored on preparation table at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Still observed. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit at kitchen area near back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Still observed. Employee starts cleaning during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Still observed. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/7/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen area.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on reach in freezer at dry storage area.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean cutter stored on dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink stored on preparation table at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment at kitchen area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit at kitchen area near back door.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area.
- 08A-24-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast stored above raw steak inside reach in freezer at dry storage area. **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 chicken breast and raw hamburgers patties on the same container inside reach in freezer at dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **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 steak (98F - Hot Holding) next to stove, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues on HWS at kitchen area.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 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. No training for Yesenia, Emerita and Teresa have been working more than 60 days.
- 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 chicken not date marked inside reach in cooler at dry storage area. As per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/7/2024 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).