BREEZEWAY RESTAURANT & DELI
7160 W 20 AVE STE M-130, Hialeah FL 33016 · 305-557-3663
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 handout to operator.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over stuffed potatoes box inside reach in cooler. Operator stored raw pork under ready to eat food.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 3 cartons of shell eggs on top of prep table at cook line., according to to chef out for 30 minutes, Chef stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table cooked potatoes (129F - Hot Holding); corn (120F - Hot Holding), according to chef placed 1 hour ago. Chef placed items on top of stove to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw frita burgers stored over cooked beans, in the reach in cooler at storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in the hot holding unit ham croquettes (115F - Hot Holding), as per operator less than 30 minutes. Instructed operator to reheat the croquettes.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed 2 plastic containers broken on the rim, stored on shelf above the three component sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, clean containers stored on shelf above the three component sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in cooler at front line soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled front counter unit.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler located at front counter.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the upright cooler located by the mop sink raw chicken stored over cooked black beans. Operator rearranged raw food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stored on shelf over the oven at front counter pork chunks (113F - Hot Holding), as per chef stored there for about two hours. Instructed operator to reheat food. Observed at hot holding unit ham croquettes (98F - Hot Holding), as per operator less than1 hour, operator reheating food.
Buildup of food soil residue on reach in freezer door handle, located next to the mop sink at prep area.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area, stored over the reach in cooler located at prep area by the mop sink.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black grease food debris, both oven located at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of prep cooler located at cook line soiled with some old grease.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed stored on top of the counter at front line by the Juicer maker. Operator removed it and placed it under the steam table.
Stored food not covered. Observed in the upright cooler located by the mop sink cooked beans, beef patty stored not coved.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Jan 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both oven at front line with old grease buildup.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer with old food debris buildup on the bottom, freezer located next to the mop sink.
Oct 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the reach in freezer located next by the mop sink in the storage area observed raw chicken stored over cheese tequenos, raw pork, raw beef.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager certification expired on 7-5-23.
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. Emilia Rivero, Hilda Trujillo, Elizabeth Paz, Fernado Torres, Expired on 9-14-24.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both oven at front line with old grease buildup.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer with old food debris buildup on the bottom, freezer located next to the mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not labeled by common name, stored at dry storage area in the office.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked black beans at reach in cooler located next to 3 compartment sink. Manager placed black beans over raw chicken.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans at reach in cooler located next to 3 compartment sink with no date marked for than 24 hours. Manager placed label on item.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents by seating area soiled.
Feb 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole on the ceiling next to the vents"
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filters soiled.
Dec 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked eggs with gloves and then touched a croissant without changing gloves and washing hands. Operator was informed to change gloves and wash hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over sweet plantains and raw pork stored over yuca located at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over ham at reach in cooler. Operator placed Raw pork under ham. observed raw chicken and raw burger stored over chicken soup and beans. operator relocated products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (94F - Hot Holding) as per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator discarded the product.
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 handout to operator.
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/ Food manager expired on 7-5-2023.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled located near the preparation area. And slicer soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. operator replaced paper towel.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded chicken not properly date marked. As per operator was made 3 days ago. Operator placed label on product.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole on the ceiling next to the vents"
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone stored in preparation area. employee removed it.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filters soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at preparation table. operator inverted single service items.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container with no label.
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