LA FIESTA CAFETERIA
2570 W 12 AVE, Hialeah FL 33010 · 305-710-1766
Last inspected Oct 3, 2025 · 6 visits since January 2024
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▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired license. License expired on 10/01/25.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,060
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022005950 | Dec 28, 2021 | Mar 23, 2022 | $440 |
| 1--2021042310 | Jul 15, 2021 | Oct 22, 2021 | $300 |
| 1--2021010817 | Jan 13, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 | $320 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 3, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired license. License expired on 10/01/25.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Operator provided.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen.
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment made renovation and change, the women's bathroom of place. Previously it was next to the men's bathroom and they moved it to the right side of the front counter.
Jan 22, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment made renovation and change, the women's bathroom of place. Previously it was next to the men's bathroom and they moved it to the right side of the front counter.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed kitchen hand sink and three compartment sink faucet leaking water.
Jan 10, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed operator removed the hand sink, located at front counter.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment made renovation and change, the women's bathroom of place. Previously it was next to the men's bathroom and they moved it to the right side of the front counter.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed kitchen hand sink and three compartment sink faucet leaking water.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line and women's bathroom. Employee placed new bottles of soap.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink pipe leaking water, located at men's bathroom.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed water damage in the ceiling tiles in the dinning room area.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. Emailed form to operator. Printed during the inspection.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both handwashing sinks, operator placed new rolls.
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. Emailed form to operator. Printed during the inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At both handwashing sink, operator placed new bottles.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Laydany with expired employee training.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in the ceiling tiles in the dinning room area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with accumulated dust throughout the establishment.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet not closing properly in the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at the front counter reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No cleaning implements provided for onsite trash/garbage receptacles not cleaned off site. Observed multiple garbage bags outside in the back of the establishment thrown on the floor.
Observed ceiling tile missing in the women's bathroom.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the front counter.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under 3 compartment sink and under stove.
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.