BROTHERS CAFE CORP
6757 W 4 AVE, Hialeah FL 33012
Last inspected Oct 22, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
JUL 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license for 42 seats, counted 72 seats on establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at entrance of kitchen blocked by garbage bins.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food containers stored inside handwashing sink basin near entrance to kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the handwashing sink near entrance to kitchen and the restroom closer to coffee station.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food-grade brush at the coffee station.
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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching directly on sugar. Handle was placed upright above the food.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed food containers with old labels at hand wash sink near entrance to kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container on the prep table was not labeled.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs stored over box of unwashed limes. Employee stored shell eggs properly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup no handle used to dispense sugar. Employee discarded cup.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license for 42 seats, counted 72 seats on establishment.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken plastic container used for sugar storage.
Sep 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected no vacuum breaker, at ware washing area next to two door freezer.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license for 42 seats, counted 72 seats on establishment.
Jul 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed bottle of water, and bottle of wine stored inside ice machine.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected no vacuum breaker, at ware washing area next to two door freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored inside hand sink. Employee removed bucket from inside hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand sink next to dish machine. Employee provided paper towels.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe plates not inverted at kitchen.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed bottle of water, and bottle of wine stored inside ice machine.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license for 42 seats, counted 72 seats on establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sin. Employee removed container from inside hand wash sink.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar and salt containers no labeled at kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers with cooked black beans, cooked beef, according to cook prepared the day before no date labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white cutting board at kitchen.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment added 21 additional seats.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of water and cooking oil container stored on the floor at kitchen. Employee stored water and oil containers six inches above the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in cooler at kitchen.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.