LA RUEDA CAFETERIA
5962 W 16 AVE, Hialeah FL 33012
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of roach killer on top of microwave at storage area. Operator removed the can.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Observed no agreement for Yeniset R. has been working approximately 1 week.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled standing unit interior at front counter.
Jul 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (59F - Cooling) as per operator chicken was cooked the previous day, on standing unit at front counter. Operator discarded during inspection.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed moldy hot dogs on standing unit at front counter, operator discarded during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding) on standing unit at front counter, as per operator held more than 24 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (115F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (94F - Hot Holding); beans (114F - Hot Holding) as per operator less than 4 hours,
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Observed no agreement for Yeniset R. has been working approximately 1 week.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter, operator provided during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked on standing unit at front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at front counter no longer cleanable.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer on standing unit at front counter.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled standing unit interior at front counter.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed by 3 compartment sink.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 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 approximately 2 dozen eggs on top of preparation table table at front counter, operator placed shell eggs inside refrigerator for proper storage.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed on top of preparation table front counter can of roach killer insecticide. Operator removed and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at preparation/storage room no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed atHand sink at preparation/storage room no soap available. Operator provided soap.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board grooved, by slicer.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing Gold wrist jewelry, wrist watch while preparing and serving food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chest freezer ice buildup.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at preparation/storage room no sign posted.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed bag with single serve containers stored on the floor at storage area, employee stored SS containers six inches above the floor.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board grooved.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed beverage reach in cooler soiled interior. Front counter area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve containers stored on floor at storage room.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed on hand wash sink front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep table at storage area.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside non food grade bag (Thank you bag)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food residue.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ac vents soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed next to slicer, red cutting board grooved.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve containers stored on the floor at storage room. Employee stored single serve containers on shelf above the floor.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store raw pork inside chest freezer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023 Operator renewed license during inspection.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed container with 10 eggs stored on top of counter, according to manager out for about one hour. Employee put shell eggs inside reach in cooler fro proper storage.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing foods no hair restraint used.
Food stored on floor. Observed sack of onions stored on the floor. Employee stored onions six inches above the floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of roach killer on top of microwave at storage area. Operator removed the can.
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. Observed no written procedures in case of vomit/diarrhea events.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board in use next to small ice machine at front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning sponge and glove inside hand was sink at front counter.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed no food grade brush used at coffee station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on preparation table at storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted shelves inside refrigerator at storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer next to storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ham and raw chicken on top of preparation table thawing at room temperature. Operator took the ham and chicken to the 3 compartment sink and put it under cold running water for proper thawing.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled next to coffee machine at front counter. Operator labeled the sugar.
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.