EL RAPIDO CARDENAS CAFE
2001 NW 139 ST, Opa-Locka FL 33054 · 7868794634
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on Oct. 1st 2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chorine test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by triple sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closing door in disrepair.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments.
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Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Smoke in ceiling.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven inside oven.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changing gloves without washing hands prior to putting new gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on Oct. 1st 2025
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef in the same container at reach-in cooler unit.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at bathrooms.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
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.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed person in food preparation area with a wrist watch and a bracelet
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on the floor at dry storage area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service stored not inverted in dry storage area.
Stored food not covered. Observed at teach-in cooler unit ham, smoked por shops not covered.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen.
May 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Mar 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork ribs 98°F. Chef reheated it to 170°F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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 provided to operator.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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 was provided to operator.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Egg offered undercooked.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Inside restroom
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.