EL CICLON CAFETERIA
Food safety records indicate EL CICLON CAFETERIA in OPA-LOCKA has 7 inspections with a 3.7/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
14700 NW 22 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/25/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13529011
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic gallon with oil on the floor in dry storage room. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink was removed. Warning
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in cooler under a tent outside. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wet wiping cloth inside the handwashing sink. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site 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. New employee. Warning
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked: soup, beef, and rice held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
Inspection Date: 8/18/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10929377
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.plastic container without handle inside the rice.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic gallon with oil on the floor in dry storage. Manager put it on the shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gadgets soiled.
- 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. New employee.
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked frozen soup beef held for more than 24/hr inside reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 3/14/2025
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: On 03/14/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Warning* **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. Cooked beef, and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: On 03/14/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Cooked beef, and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. Warning **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/14/2025
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. 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. Cooked beef, and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Inspection Date: 8/14/2024
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By triple sink.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 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. Poster was provided to operator. **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. Cooked: shrimps, rice, chicken, beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Inspection Date: 5/9/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8458271
Inspection Date: 7/28/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371673
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket broken
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 685-7790
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★★★★½ (4.5/5)
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