HOLGUIN CAFETERIA
602 W 28 ST, Hialeah FL 33010 · (786) 439-9847
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator diluted sanitizer solution with water, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle no labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle bottle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at kitchen, no sign.
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed ibuprofen pills stored on shelf above preparation table. Operator removed medicine.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at storage room.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of prep table. Operator removed cell phone.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed towel ice scoop on top of ice machine dust. Operator removed ice scoop and stored properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw pork stored over case of Gatorade at walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Cove molding at wall juncture broken/missing. By the kitchen entrance.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. By the three compartment sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles, throughout the kitchen areas.
Hole in or other damage to wall. By the hand sink located at cooking line.
Nov 15, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed kitchen employee Amparo.
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. Discussed with operator and provided email form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked black beans held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at reach in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 2 day before the inspection. During the inspection operator put the label with the correct date on it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at dry storage area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout the kitchen areas.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles and broken tiles throughout the kitchen areas.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the by the exit door that goes to the dining area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed with operator and provided email handout.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 3 doors reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Observed cove molding broken by the three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 3 doors reach in cooler interior soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed 3 doors reach in cooler shelves rusted.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk in cooler, and kitchen walls soiled.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with different sauces without labels.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed establishment without Clorox or Quarantine. Operator provided Clorox during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with fabulous with no label.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on the floor. Operator properly stored it during inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under three compartment sink.
Interior of reach freezer with rust that has pitted the surface
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection 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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In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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.