LA PALOMA BAKERY & RESTAURANT INC
1255 W 46 ST UNIT 20, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305.557.5701
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above arepa mix on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked tripe prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink on preparation table next to arepas mix, operator removed during inspection.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on preparation table at kitchen area, operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor by chest freezers, operator stored properly.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at bathroom.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal containers above 3 compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm) by 3 compartment sink, operator discarded.
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups inside salt and corn. Operator discarded cups.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on top of prep area. Operator discarded bottle.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed under 3 compartment sink.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at small cooler at front counter, flans and picante sauce for customer self service no labeled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at drying racks.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at prep table at kitchen wooden spo, operator stored with handle upwards.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2025
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell 6 eggs on top of preparation table at kitchen. Operator stored shell eggs inside walk in cooler for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed at kitchen cooked chicken on mushrooms sauce (125F - Hot Holding); according to cook prepared 2. Hours ago. Operator reheated chicken, second temperature chicken on mushrooms sauce (168F - Hot Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel inside hand wash sink. Operator removed towel and stored properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tamales prepared 3 days ago no date labeled. Operator place date label on tamales.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed oranges at front counter no washed before juice preparation.
Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas mix stuffing, and cooked potatoes inside walk in cooler no covered. Operator covered food items.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over container with peeled potatoes, shell eggs over pandebono inside walk in cooler. Employee stored foods properly.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hand in 3 compartment sink. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing process.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink, front counter area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. above three compartment sink and dining area, ceiling tiles soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed box with chicken stored on the floor inside walk in freezer. Employee stored box with chicken 6 inches above the floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on top of preparation tables.
Oct 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle at three compartment sink not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above three compartment sink and dining area, ceiling tiles soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Aug 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside walk in freezer raw chicken stored over raw beef. Employee organized freezer according to minimum temperatures.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored ambient temperature at kitchen. Manager stored shell eggs inside walk in cooler for rapid chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (82F - Hot Holding)and red beans (101F - Hot Holding) as per manager three hours ago. Manager started reheating the rice and the beans on stove. Observed white rice (175F - Reheating); red beans (175F - Reheating).
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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate expired Lucila S Madonado 06-04-2018.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed arepa maker soiled with food residues next to three compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink being used as a dump sink.
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed two dispensers no working.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle at three compartment sink not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above three compartment sink and dining area, ceiling tiles soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at storage area next to chest freezer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing utensils not using correct order. Manager coached employee on proper order to use three compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at hand sink and slow draining water.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed inside reaching freezer non food grade bags used to cover empanadas.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen cooked potatoes (110F - Hot Holding); cooked yuca (113F - Hot Holding)according to cook prepared 2 hours ago. Cook turn on stove to reheat yuca and potatoes.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed big spoon stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed spoon.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup no handle used to dispense salt at kitchen. Employee discarded cup
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at employee bathroom.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork thawing on standing water. Employee open cold water faucet over frozen pork for emergency thawing.
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.