CAFE KRYSTAL
3804 W 12 AVE, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305.557.8751
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over liver
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook, no changing gloves between tasks, no hand washing observed. Manager coached employees on proper glove use and hand washing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at storage area.
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in cooler,raw shell eggs stored over tostones and cooked potatoes. Operator moved shell eggs to bottom shelf under ready to eat food.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork inside reach in cooler.. Operator stored raw chicken container under raw pork container.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing wrist jewelry while preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor at storage are. Operator stored food items six inches above the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach freezer at storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container at kitchen not labeled with name. Operator labeled flour container.
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at storage room hole in the wall.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed container with shell eggs on top of preparation table at kitchen, according to to cook out for about 1 hour. Employee stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at kitchen inside Cooler; cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (50F - Cold Holding), according to cook placed inside unit last night around 9 pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen, inside Cooler; cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (50F - Cold Holding) according to cook placed inside unit last night. Operator discarded food items.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser not working, operator replaced with small soap bottle.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing degreaser and alcohol, not labeled with name. Operator labeled spray bottles.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor at storage area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at storage room hole in the wall.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jun 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over liver
Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Box of ketchup
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In front of ice machine
Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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 raw shell eggs stored over box of unwashed tomatoes. Employee stored raw shell eggs on bottom shelf under unwashed vegetables.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self-closing doors at employee bathroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist wash and wrist jewelry on cook wrist. Employee removed jewelry.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at storage area standing water inside reach in cooler.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over bags with plantains and yuca. Employee removed bags with plantains and yuca, a and stored them in a freezer with no raw animal food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed big spoon stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed spoon from in hand wash sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathrooms.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed single serving plastic spoons at coffee area. Employee stored spoons with handles upwards.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 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. Observed inside chest freezer, raw beef, raw pork pork, and raw shrimp, not separated.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed egg shells on top of counter at ambient temperature according to chef out for about 45 minutes, chef stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on employee bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor at dry storage area. Manager stored cooking oil containers six inches above the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on chest freezer.
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store raw chicken inside chest freezer at storage area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic pitcher inside hand sink on front counter. Manager removed pitcher from inside hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans prepared on Friday according to manager. No date marked.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of drinking bottles waters, cooking oil containers stored on the floor at stored room.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted at kitchen. Manager inverted single serve container.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels in used not stored in sanitizing solution between uses., at kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with flour and cornflour with no label and manager labeled container
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above green peppers and tomatoes, inside reach in cooler. Employee moved raw chicken to bottom shelf away from vegetables.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam unit black beans (90F - Hot Holding) According to manager placed about 90 minutes ago. Cook placed black beans on stove to reheat, second temperature 30 minutes later black beans 170F Reheating.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside reach in cooler food prepared the day before at 8:00 am according to manager cooed rice, cook chicken, cooked pork, no date labeled. 'Em labeled food contains with preparation date.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
Food stored on floor. Observed sacs wit rice, lemon juice gallons and cooking oil containers, stored on the floor at storage area. Employee stored food containers on pallet's six inches above the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezers at storage area.
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.