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FUEGO CAFE LLC

2900 W 12 AVE STE 3, Hialeah FL 33012 · 786.439.9847

Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 3 visits since February 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats36
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2338319
Grade history
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler. Operator stored raw chicken under raw beef.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler. Operator stored raw chicken under raw beef.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved green cutting board at kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door to outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
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Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with dry rice stored on the kitchen floor, employee stored rice six inches above the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Dec 3, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of prep table at kitchen, 3 cheese pizzas (59F - Cold Holding), according to cook placed out 45 minutes ago. Operator placed cheese pizzas inside reach in cooler for proper storage.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup no handle used to scoop sugar. Operator discarded cup?
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside employees bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under door to outside by kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar containers no labeled with common names. Operator labeled containers.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw be stored over container with cooked pork, shell eggs above ham croquettes. Employee stored ready to eat foods on top shelf over raw foods.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Jasmin rice (118F - Hot Holding) According to cook prepared 2 hours ago, Cook placed rice pot on top of stove to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup no handle inside sugar container. Employee discarded cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls at kitchen not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside vertical freezer at kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar co no labeled with name.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.