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LA BARCA CAFETERIA

1681 W 37 ST 24A, Hialeah FL 33012 · (305)826-8255

Last inspected Dec 9, 2025 · 4 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2321757
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2025
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Dec 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2025
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No hot running water at mop sink.
Basic/27-10-4
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathrooms.
Basic/32-04-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at front counter sugar container no labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at front counter sugar container no labeled. Manager labeled sugar container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.