F&M CAFETERIA
12085 W OKEECHOBEE RD, Hialeah Gardens FL 33016 · (305)558-5366
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A 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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw chicken stored over container with cooked ground beef, inside reach in cooler. Employee stored raw chicken in shelf under cooked ground beef.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles water damage front area, ceiling vents dusty kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in freezer gasket torn, freezer at front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken thawing at ambient temperature. Operator placed raw chicken inside reach in cooler for proper thawing.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket torn, freezer at front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer, reach in freezer at front line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed at in reach in freezer at front cooked pork, chicken empanadas in direct contact with to go bag. Operator removed it to a ziplock bag on site.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel available at hand wash sink at cook line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic trays by the steam table not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, small white cutting board at cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle stored on prep table at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in freezer at front counter gasket in disrepair.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, on prep table at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled, at cook line.
Jan 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed a to go bag with ice stored in ice used for drinks, in ice bin at front counter.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stored on drain board above the three compartment sink AJax, Grill cleaner near canned food.
a to go bag with ice stored in ice used for drinks, in ice bin at front counter. See stop sale.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Maria M Fabre, Issued date 10/09/19-Expired on 10/09/24
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel on hand wash sink at cook line.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Observed all employees Training for Victoria Felix, Yanet Salomon, Carmen Cabrera Expired on 09/20/2024.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hand sink at cook line handle soiled,
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe at cook containers not inverted or stored in a protected manner near the steam table at cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both oven in the kitchen interior with grease buildup. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler interior soiled, produce cooler by the three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. In the glass door upright cooler at cook line observed container with ham, chopped onions not covered.
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef inside small chest freezer at front counter stored on thank you bags. Manager stored food items in clear foo grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over Shred cabbage and cut lettuce inside reach in cooler. Cook stored raw fish under ready to eat food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Sandwich station on Ice bath, shredded cabbage (55F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (54F - Cold Holding) Manager added ice to food containers 5 minutes after Ice bath, shredded cabbage (40F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (41F - Cold Holding)
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots not inverted at kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at sandwich station towel under cutting board.
Jun 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly in thank you bags.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots stored by the steam table not inverted or in a protected manner.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Oct 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly in thank you bags.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the stove observed onions in oil (120 F - Hot Holding), cook stated that food was there for less than 2 hours, employee reheating food.
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. Provided big 6 poster to person in charge.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In the front line observed a garbage can stored in front of the hand wash sink blocking the access, employee removed it.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation with not certified manager on site.
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. Sent form to person in charge.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Employee discarded it on site.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge unable to answered minimum hot holding temperature. Coached person in charge on food code temperatures for hot and cold holding.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees training expired.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed rice containers handle soiled, rice containers underneath the preparation table by the kitchen entrance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots stored by the steam table not inverted or in a protected manner.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both oven in the kitchen have old grease and food debris grease accumulation.
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar bucket not covered, stored underneath the preparation table in the cook line, observed cooked pork stored in plastic container not covered in the upright reach in cooler in the kitchen.
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.