LA DELICIOSA CAFETERIA
1002 E 24 ST, Hialeah FL 33013 · 786.234.1150
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since 10-1-2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed squeeze bottle with vinegar not labeled on top preparation table. Manager labeled during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled under 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer soiled with juice debris at storage area. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Jan 6, 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside bathroom. Manager provided during inspection.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of plastic tray on ice machine. Employee removed washed and stored inside clean plastic container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled with grease.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fruit pulp being stored inside thank you bags. Manager removed and stored product in clear bags.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside employee bathroom, manager provided during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach on cooler soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink. Manager cleaned properly during inspection.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection 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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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer Observed ice buildup at chest freezer behind ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink behind front counter. Manager provided sign during inspection.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) located at front counter, 2nd -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef stored inside reach in cooler not date marked, as per manager more than 24 hours. Manager dated product properly during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach freezer located at storage area.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw breaded chicken stored with precooked meat balls located in the standing reach in freezer #2.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed peppers stored above cooked ground beef located in the reach in freezer,domestic unit.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk rice bin.
Dec 21, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since 10-1-2023.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm) Operator added to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 100ppm)
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing window cleaner no labeled. Operator labeled ' spray bottle windex'
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 'employee serving food no hair restraint being use. Employee put a hair net on.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled next to coffee station. 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.