LIDIA CAFETERIA
16001 NW 122 AVE, Hialeah FL 33018
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the preparation table observed cooked chicken (88 F -Hot Holding), as per employee for less than 2 hours. Instructed employee to reheat food and maintain it at proper hot holding temperature.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in the reach in freezer located across from the three compartment sink raw beef in direct contact with thank you bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over smoked pork chops in the reach in cooler located next to the preparation table.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the preparation table observed cooked chicken (88 F -Hot Holding), as per employee for less than 2 hours. Instructed employee to reheat food and maintain it at proper hot holding temperature.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using the hand sink as pep table. Employee removed cutting board from hand wash sink on site.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor. Manager stored water bottles case six inches above the floor above floor.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bags and cardboard stored inside hand wash sink. Manager removed items from inside hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle bottle.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at 3 compartment sink faucet leaking.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink. Manager removed plastic container.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled Manager labeled sugar container.
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