ADELITA'S CAFE
6820 NE 2 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/21/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
15
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle stored inside rice container and beans container. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed 6 knifes stored between wall and three compartment sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at women bathroom. Warning
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed a white chest freezer with raw chicken and cheese tequenos stored outside establishment near dumpster area. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and white chest freezer. Warning
- 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 handle touching flour stored inside container at dry condiments area. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink was removed. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed tall reach in cooler 4 doors shelves rusted. Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored with surface up at cook line. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef and raw pork belly thawing at room temperature inside a pot at storage room. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored at cook line and preparation area. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container at kitchen not labeled. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork at reach in cooler at kitchen. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lettuce (42F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per employee stored less than two hours. Observed milk (55F - Cold Holding) stored at coffee station. As per employee less than 4 hours while preparing in the morning. Employee stored inside reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Eva Reyes no proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at bathroom. Observed no paper towel at hand sink kitchen area. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2025 revealed 20 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 11/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 21-05-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel used for covering tortillas on prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Observed towel used for covering tortillas on prep table. . **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Observed 1 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: 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. **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification for Reyna Cartagena expired on 6/12/2024. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Observed manager certification for Reyna Cartagena expired on 6/12/2024. Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon and plastic container stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Observed it spoon and spatula stored inside hand sink at kitchen. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside salt container. Warning
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel used for covering tortillas on prep table. Warning
- 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 phone stored on shelve with dry goods. Employee removed the phone. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed walls at kitchen in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table across cook line. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas dough stored inside Nonfood-grade bag. Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 2 boxes of raw shell eggs stored at ambient tempeture inside storage. As per employee for more than 4 hrs. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 boxes of raw shell eggs stored at ambient tempeture inside storage. As per employee for more than 4 hrs. Warning
- 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. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification for Reyna Cartagena expired on 6/12/2024. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon and plastic container stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen and ladies room. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple areas of kitchen floors walls and ceilings damaged. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple areas of kitchen floors walls and ceilings damaged. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: Observe microwave soiled. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of all equipment heavily soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of all equipment heavily soiled **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking and cleaning items in hand wash sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking and cleaning items in hand wash sink **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: No soap provided at handwash sink. **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items date marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items date marked **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple areas of kitchen floors walls and ceilings damaged. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of all equipment heavily soiled Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking and cleaning items in hand wash sink Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. No items date marked Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/10/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
7
Basic
8
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar and flour containers, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in wall at kitchen area.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed juices stored on milk gallons at front counter.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container not covered at dry storage area. Observed a bag of rice stored on floor at dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area, also at front counter.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cheese container not identified with common name in kitchen area.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Instructed employees at the time of the inspection.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in preparation table at kitchen area.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (58F - Cold Holding) in prep table, as per employee approximately 2 hours, employee moved cheese to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Provided form during inspection.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty spatula inside HWS in kitchen area, employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area, employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 no training for Celia A., Michelle N. and Maria T. have been working more than 60 days. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area, employee restocked during inspection. 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 chicken and pork not date marked inside reach in cooler in kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours, employee dated during inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2024 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 7 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop flour Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Still observed no training for Celia A., Michelle N. and Maria T. have been working more than 60 days. As per Manager Catherine E. is a new employee has been working approximately 1 month l Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).