DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CAFE DEL HIDALGO

35 HYPOLITA ST STE 101

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10791137

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8885717

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor behind ice cream machine.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in kitchen soiled with food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed back storage reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed front reach in coolers gaskets soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed flip-top cooler: ham, turkey, roast beef (55-57F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (59F - Cold Holding); shredded tuna (60F - Cold Holding); cooked onions, mushrooms (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); pesto (50F - Cold Holding); feta (54F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss, provolone (60-62F - Cold Holding); no shell hard boiled eggs (60F - Cold Holding) left in flip-top cooler with an ambient air temperature of 59F for over four hours per person in charge. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip-top cooler: ham, turkey, roast beef (55-57F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (59F - Cold Holding); shredded tuna (60F - Cold Holding); cooked onions, mushrooms (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); pesto (50F - Cold Holding); feta (54F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss, provolone (60-62F - Cold Holding); no shell hard boiled eggs (60F - Cold Holding) left in flip-top cooler with an ambient air temperature of 59F for over four hours per person in charge. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards and prep tables soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station on front counter blocked by dirty dishes inside bowl. Person in charge removed dirty dishes. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8778812

  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating launch on prep table by gelato cooler. Person in charge told employee to remove launch from food area. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles cracked and chipped by ice cream machine.
  • 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 inside bulk sugar container with handle touching sugar. Person in charge removed handle from sugar. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in food prep area cracked. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed small reach in freezer near ice cream maker with gaskets heavily soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed make line cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying insects at front counter food prep area.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken sitting on ready to eat sliced deli meats. Person in charge placed raw chicken on bottom of reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food prep table that flat crepe oven sits on soiled with grease and food debris.

Inspection Date: 4/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8533686

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple torn gaskets on reach in coolers.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor to the right of ice cream holding cabinet.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor, walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed wall behind small reach in cooler right of ice cream display cabinet soiled with grease.
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed duct tape used to repair cracked food container lid. Food debris inside tape. Person in charge replaced lid. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crepe utensil sitting in 72F water on prep table. Person in charge dumped water. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields in ware washing area cracked. Person in charge is having difficulty finding replacements. Discussed LED tubes as an option. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on multiple reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed blue knife handle on prep table with deformed and peeling handler. Not easily cleanable.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed espresso machine cleaning powder stored above clean utensils and dishes on corner shelf across from hand washing station. Person in charge move cleaning powder away from food contact surfaces. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-16-4:Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed food container lid chipped and cracked on feta cheese in flip-top cooler bottom. Person in charge replaced lid. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 12/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8533294

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8377494

  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields above triple sink cracked.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on large door reach in cooler and flip-top cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food containers stack above triple sink.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen near ice cream maker.
  • 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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards on sand which make line stained with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no current food manager certification onsite. Discussed with person in charge. 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. Observed no proof of food handler training for employees. One card expired 10/2022 no other training available. 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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle filled with blue liquid on prep table near deli slicer missing label.