CANTON VILLAGE RESTAURANT
3405 E 4 AVE, Hialeah FL 33013 · 305-691-2371
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Form provided while conducting the inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019022968 | Mar 27, 2019 | Oct 14, 2019 | $320 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken on top cooked beef inside reach in cooler in storage area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and air vents soiled with water marks, and dark substances at front counter area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone on top preparation table at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in dry storage area.
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping towel under white cutting board at cook line. Manager removed during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven door soiled with sauce at cook line. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal gatorade inside reach in cooler by storage area. Employee removed and stored in assigned area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top preparation table at cook line. Employee removed and provided clean towel and stored inside sanitizer bucket during inspection.
Oct 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with heavy soiled, observed prep table with heavy soiled, observed kitchen shelves with heavy soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed beef back area not organized.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a broken fryer in the kitchen area.
Oct 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with heavy soiled, observed prep table with heavy soiled, observed kitchen shelves with heavy soiled.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to operator. He posted on the lobby.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler doors soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches behind the back area reach in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with heavy soiled soiled under equipments
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall by entrance of the kitchen going outside.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between cooler and prep table.
Light not functioning. Observed light out in prep area by the walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled under grill equipments.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the two doors cooler soiled
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed beef back area not organized.
Stored food not covered. Observed beef not covered inside of the chest white freezer, observed rice container not covered in the storage area.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a broken fryer in the kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the kitchen, back area.
Jan 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with dar substance in kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris in kitchen area.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed back door screen torned.
Jan 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cooked chicken wings and cooked ribs inside reach in cooler not covered, manager covered food during Inspection.
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 raw pork on top raw pork ribs not packaged inside reach in freezer. Manager discarded pork ribs during inspection. and covered raw pork.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cookline cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); cut ham (50F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (47F - Cold Holding)- manager removed product from cookline and stored inside walk in cooler and replaced product with proper temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to oven. Employee cleaned properly during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per manager more than 24 hours, coached operator on date marking, manager dated product during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol not labeled behind front counter. Employee labeled properly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go plastic cup inside rice container being used as a scoop. Manager discarded and provided scoop with handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with dar substance in kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to 3 compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris in kitchen area.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris at cookline, employee cleaned properly during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle of soda inside reach in cooler in dry storage area. Manager discarded during inspection.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed back door screen torned.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on top preparation table in kitchen area. Employee removed and stored towels properly.
Aug 15, 2024□ 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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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks through out the kitchen area. Also observed air vents at dining area soiled with dark substance.
Aug 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken on top of raw beef inside walk in cooler. Manager removed product and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line- cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); cut ham (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); as per employee less than 3 hours.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks through out the kitchen area. Also observed air vents at dining area soiled with dark substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with soy sauce stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sweet soy sauce not labeled behind cook line. Manager labeled product properly during inspection.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above peeled diced onion located in the reach in cooler,prep unit.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn and in disrepair, standing unit.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for both exterior doors.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed for the bulk corn starch bin.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for the togo food containers stored on shelves opposite cookline.
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at kitchen touched face and got back to work without hand washing.
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. Form provided while conducting the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer machine soiled.
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. Form provided while conducting the inspection.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood filtering soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with soiled clothing. Aprons dirty.
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher out of service. Operator set up three compartment sink with sanitizer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed the knife..
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet wrapped in aluminum foil at dishwashing area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box with disposable containers stored on floor. Storage area.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Dishwashing area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By rice pots in the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Nov 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.