LAS 5 HERMANAS CAFETERIA INC
10119 W OKEECHOBEE RD, Hialeah FL 33016
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed congris (65 - Cold Holding) as per employee cooked at 9:00AM today.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 8 small dented cans with tuna.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn, reach in cooler two door at kitchen.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on top of grass.
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, cooler located across from the stove.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves by the hand wash sink at cook line soiled.
Sep 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer minimum strength at three component sink at 0ppm. Operator added sanitizer to the water and brought it to 100ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in the reach in cooler located at cook line raw chicken stored over raw steak.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the reach in cooler at cook line cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef stew (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); Dairy (48F - Cold Holding); ham (49 F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49 F - Cold Holding), as per operator for over 4 hours. Instructed operator to discard food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in cooler at cook line cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef stew (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); Dairy (48F - Cold Holding); ham (49 F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49 F - Cold Holding), as per operator for over 4 hours. Instructed operator to discard food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, cooler located across from the stove.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves by the hand wash sink at cook line soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At cook line observed raw chicken thawing in standing water.
Jan 6, 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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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system with some grease accumulation.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line.
Jul 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed staff put gloves on without washing hands, instructed employee to removed gloves and wash hands and she did.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed congris (65 - Cold Holding) as per employee cooked at 9:00AM today. At preparation table.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed congris (65 - Cold Holding) as per employee cooked at 9:00AM today.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Dayana Diaz working with no certificate.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves above hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed pork ribs, chicken and beef soup stored at reach in cooler at kitchen not covered.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate7 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 beef and raw pork stored over French fries and plantain at reach in freezer located at kitchen area. Employee started relocating the products.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee using the same gloves to clean dishes, crack shell-eggs and grab bread. Coached operator on proper procedure when using gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter (61F - Cold Holding) at front counter bar area. Employee moved the product to reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guava and cheese pastry (130F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter of the restaurant. Operator moved the product to the kitchen to be reheated.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser and chlorine spray bottle stored next to the steam table. Operator was informed to relocate items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser and chlorine spray bottle not label at the kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with accumulation of black mold like substances located at the front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage located at kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided handout to operator.
No hot running water at mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in preparation area near the steam table.
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.