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EL RAPIDO CARDENAS CAFE

Food safety records indicate EL RAPIDO CARDENAS CAFE in OPA-LOCKA has 4 inspections with a 2.6/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2001 NW 139 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10923619

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed person in food preparation area with a wrist watch and a bracelet
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on the floor at dry storage area.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service stored not inverted in dry storage area.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at teach-in cooler unit ham, smoked por shops not covered.
  • 36-65-5:Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changing gloves without washing hands prior to putting new gloves.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on Oct. 1st 2025
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef in the same container at reach-in cooler unit.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at bathrooms.

Inspection Date: 5/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10805227

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: On 5/27/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: On 5/27/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning* **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: On 5/27/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: On 5/27/2025 at the time of the callback inspection No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning* **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: On 03-20-2025 at the time of the callback inspection - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: On 5/27/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: On 03-20-2025 at the time of the callback inspection **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/24/2025

  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: On 03-20-2025 at the time of the callback inspection
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork ribs 98°F. Chef reheated it to 170°F Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. 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. Poster provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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
  • 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 was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Egg offered undercooked. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/2/2024

  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Inside restroom