EL CICLON CAFETERIA
14700 NW 22 AVE, Opa-Locka FL 33054 · 305-685-7737
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Poster was provided to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018027023 | May 17, 2018 | Jun 21, 2018 | $400 |
| 1--2014049202 | Nov 24, 2014 | Jan 30, 2015 | $1,200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels inside the restroom.
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. New employees.
No soap provided at handwash sink.No soap at restroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coo: pasta, cheese, pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Hood system soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.in kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at triple sink.
Dec 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Sep 25, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wet wiping cloth inside the handwashing sink. Manager removed it.
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. New employee.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked: soup, beef, and rice held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in freezer.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic gallon with oil on the floor in dry storage room.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink was removed.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in cooler under a tent outside.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. New employee.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked frozen soup beef held for more than 24/hr inside reach in freezer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.plastic container without handle inside the rice.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic gallon with oil on the floor in dry storage. Manager put it on the shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gadgets soiled.
Mar 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Poster was provided to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: shrimps, rice, chicken, beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. By triple sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris in the floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris inside reach in cooler.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket broken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
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.