HABIBI CAFE
914 E 25 ST, Hialeah FL 33013 · 8326870564
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in by the front counter. Operator killed and discarded them.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw prep chon top sausages inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paint brush inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and discarded paint brush during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with detergent not labeled behind front counter. Employee labeled during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 10-01-2025.
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under white cutting board at prep table at cook line. Employee removed during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food residue inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted at cook line. Employee inverted during inspection.
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled behind cront counter. Employee labeled during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water being stored on the floor behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top preparation table. Employee removed and stored inside sanitizer bucket.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer soiled with grease. Employee cleaners during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork ribs on top fruits inside reach in cooler at cookline. Employee removed and stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in use wet towels inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Coached employee on proper in use wet towels storage.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee provided during inspection.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic containers with black bean, red beans and flour not labeled at cookline. Employee labeled during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal cup being used to dispense red beans at cookline, employee removed during inspection.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife being stored between equipment and wall. Employee removed and stored properly.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of oranges being stored on the floor behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop inside ice maker. Employee removed washed and stored outside on metal container.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing from hose Bibb behind front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled behind front counter. Manager labeled during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door soiled with white substance behind front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food residue across preparation table in kitchen area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go containers being stored on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle medication on top preparation table behind front counter. Manager removed and discarded during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing behind front counter. Manager provided during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer next to 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front counter soiled with dust. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with fed debris across from preparation table in kitchen area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed t go containers not inverted on top preparation table in kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed glass container with sugar not labeled at front counter next to coffee machine. Manager labeled properly during inspection.
Aug 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor with debris under oven, reach in coolers and 3 compartment sink.
Aug 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed whole ham inside reach in cooler across preparation table not covered. Employee placed inside metal container inside reach in cooler.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags being use to store raw beef inside reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink. tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); butter (65F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 3 hours. Employee removed and stored in reach in freezer for immediate cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean dishes inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Coached employee on handwashing sink only to be used for hand washing.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint.
Faucet/handle broken at handwashing sink. Observed handwashing faucet handle broken at front counter handwashing sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor with debris under oven, reach in coolers and 3 compartment sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle waters inside reach in cooler across from preparation table. Employee removed bottles of water.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler with food debris next to preparation table.
Apr 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Jan 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Provided form to operator.
No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. Observed no manager certification on premises.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided form to operator during inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes in Front counter no inverted across from coffee machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed located in front counter, next to 3 compartment sink, and door by front counter.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Open dumpster lid.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 pressure washing machines, multiples folding chairs inside customer bathroom.
Jan 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in by the front counter. Operator killed and discarded them.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese at 10:02 am (48 F cold holding) also butter 47°f Cold Holding); As operator less than 2 hours, located in reach in cooler next to fryer station. Operator removed sliced cheese and butter from reach in cooler and stored it in reach freezer to cool down.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (102F - Hot Holding); ham empanadas (105F - hot holding) at 10:02am Operator adjusted temperature Ham empanadas (112f hot holding ) at 11:17 am. Located in the front counter area. As operator it was on the hot holding unit less than 2 hours.
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. Provided form to operator.
No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. Observed no manager certification on premises.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed basting brush being used for coffee machine. Operator discarded brush and replaced it.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided form to operator 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 beans with out date maked. Located in the back reach in cooler, across from 3 compartment sink. As operator beans were made more than 24 hours.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes in Front counter no inverted across from coffee machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed multiple trash bags, plastic bottles, papers on ground and around dumpster.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed located in front counter, next to 3 compartment sink, and door by front counter.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed a sugar container not labeled. Next to back reach-in cooler.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Open dumpster lid.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 pressure washing machines, multiples folding chairs inside customer bathroom.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe in the hand sink in the back Next to 3 sink compartment.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 chicken, raw pork and raw beef no separated inside double door reach in freezer. Employee re arranged food items according to minimum cooking temperatures.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on the kitchen floor. Employee stored cooking oil six inches above the floor.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above 3 compartment sink at kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by front counter Hand wash sink no sign.
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.