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MABEL'S CAFETERIA INC

2264 NW 26 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10699260

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine.
  • 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed broken toilet seat at women's restroom.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents above the entrance of establishment.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed (Oct. 1, 2023).
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with excessive cut marks at prep table.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda cans on the floor inside dry storage.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink at front counter.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler. Observed soiled hood system.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall to the left of cook line.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef stored inside thank you bags at reach in freezer.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of oven soiled.
  • 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 strips.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at front counter.
  • 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 rice and beans with no date marked inside reach in cooler. As per operator, food was made more than 24hours ago.

Inspection Date: 10/18/2024

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink at the front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Observed reach in cooler refrigerator with soiled gaskets. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall on the left side of cook line soiled.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken and raw beef stored inside thank you bags in the freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils inside hand wash sink at the front counter. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site 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 chemical testing kit for three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in male and female public restrooms. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/1/2024

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filter and hood system soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filter and hood system soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8697044

  • 32-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the toilet seat on the floor in the ladies room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a broken beer bottle behind the toilet in the mens restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food contaminated by by a live roach crawling on it. See stop sale. Observed a live roach crawling inside the ice machine bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filter and hood system soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of To go containers on the dining room floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef in shopping bags in the freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, beef and shell eggs over cooked black beans in the upright refrigerator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a live roach on the front counter. Observed a live roach on the closet door next to the cook line. Observed a live roach crawling in the ice machine. Observed a live roach in a picture frame. Observed three more live roaches coming out from between the floor and front counter.Warning Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed the manager take a customer drinking glass and put it in the hand sinkand went to the kitchen and continue to cook. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by by a live roach crawling on it.. See stop sale. Observed a live roach crawling inside the ice machine bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 16-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hand sink used for warewashing. Observed the manager wash a drinking glass in the front counter hand sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the manager empty a customers drink into the front counter hand sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in both restrooms. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Marlene working for since the last inspection 01-12-2024 with no proof of food handler certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in both restrooms and front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Squirt bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a container on the front counter with hand sanitizer not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8591021

  • 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the toilet seat on the floor in the ladies room. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a broken beer bottle behind the toilet in the mens restroom. Warning
  • 08B-19-4:Basic - Food contaminated by by a live roach crawling on it. See stop sale. Observed a live roach crawling inside the ice machine bin. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filter and hood system soiled. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of To go containers on the dining room floor. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef in shopping bags in the freezer. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, beef and shell eggs over cooked black beans in the upright refrigerator. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a live roach on the front counter. Observed a live roach on the closet door next to the cook line. Observed a live roach crawling in the ice machine. Observed a live roach in a picture frame. Observed three more live roaches coming out from between the floor and front counter.Warning Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed the manager take a customer drinking glass and put it in the hand sinkand went to the kitchen and continue to cook. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by by a live roach crawling on it.. See stop sale. Observed a live roach crawling inside the ice machine bin. Warning
  • 16-28-4:Intermediate - Hand sink used for warewashing. Observed the manager wash a drinking glass in the front counter hand sink. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the manager empty a customers drink into the front counter hand sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in both restrooms. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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 Marlene working for since the last inspection 01-12-2024 with no proof of food handler certificate. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in both restrooms and front counter. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Squirt bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a container on the front counter with hand sanitizer not labeled. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8314821

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363823

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom and front counter. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over fruit in the upright refrigerator. 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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the cook use the sink to fill a cup of water and than dump ice in the sink. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter and in the men's restroom. 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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Warning

Additional Information

Google Rating

★★★★★ (5.0/5)
(2 reviews)

Features

✓ Cafe

Restaurant Features

Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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