CAFETERIA TONITA
1625 PALM AVE STE 4, Hialeah FL 33010
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▲ 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked beans stored on Togo bag at front counter. Employee removed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork and raw chicken (frozen) on 3 compartment sink. Employee separated and stored under running water.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the back by mop sink.
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.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside hand wash sink at front counter. Employee removed.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator doesn't know how to identify proper levels of chlorine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef,cooked beans and cooked pasta prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at dry storage area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed rice bags stored on floor at dry storage area.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle at the back.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on cooked ground beef container, employee removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork and raw chicken (frozen) on 3 compartment sink. Employee separated and stored under running water.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on back of restaurant by mop sink.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed inside chest freezer thank you bags used to store pork, beef and chicken.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bag containing raw pork stored over open container with cherry tomatoes. Operator stored raw pork on bottom shelf under cherry tomatoes.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to AC unit outside by mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside hand wash hand wash sink at kitchen. Operator removed containers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle not on proper pad.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above 3 compartment sink at kitchen,lights no shielded.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed as containers and cups stored on the floor at storage room. Operator stored as containers 6 inches above the floor.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store food inside reach in freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plate stored inside hand wash sink. Employee removed plate.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at storage room.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen above 3 compartment sink.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef thawing at room temperature. Employee stored frozen beef inside reach in cooler for proper thawing.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled with name.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 over pizza stored inside the glass reach in cooler, located at front counter. Employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed nacatamales stored inside the glass reach in cooler without dated marked. As per operator food was prepared 2 day before the inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By the dry storage.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall by the dry storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with sugar and coffee without labels, located at coffee station.
May 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the dry storage.
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken inside plastic to go bag stored inside the chest freezer, located at dry storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over cheese, and bread inside reach in cooler, located at cooking line. Employee removed items, and placed it correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bread pudding (56 F cold holding). As per employee for less the 2 hours. Employee placed item inside the reach in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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 Liuba Navarro, keidi Antunes with no food handlers training certification. As per employee hire for more than 4 months.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of cutting board, located near the coffe machine. Employee removed it.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put on a hair restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the dry storage.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor under the three compartment sink. Employee removed it and place it correctly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located near the three compartment sink.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed fish inside a plastic bag stored in reach in freezer, operator is unable to provide invoice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gallo pinto (122°F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain (106°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator increased hot holding equipment.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee name Liuva Navarro with no food handle certificate, with more than 2 months of being hired.
Food stored on floor. Observed sugar container on dry storage floor.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside sanitation solutions of 0 ppm, operator add chlorine. Recheck 100 ppm.
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