LA BARCA CAFETERIA
1681 W 37 ST 24A, Hialeah FL 33012 · (305)826-8255
Last inspected Dec 9, 2025 · 4 visits since February 2024
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2025
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2025
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink.
No hot running water at mop sink.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathrooms.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at front counter sugar container no labeled.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided soap.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
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.
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.