LIFES FLAVOR CAFE SWEET
1840 W 49TH STREET #104, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305.827.4712
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
MAR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 procedures or plans for vomit and diarrhea events.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over open bag with plantains. Operator moved plantains to different shelf away from raw fish.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above coffee preparation area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen, interior soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cups and lids stored on the floor, front counter. Operator stored SS items six inches above the floor.
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed a dozen shell eggs on top of prep table, ambient temperature. Manager stated they been out for 35 minutes. Manager put shell eggs inside reach in cooler for proper storage.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used for coffee.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the floor.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on prep tables cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled, food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with single serve cups stored on the floor. Operator stored as cups six inches above the floor.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided hand soap.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at kitchen table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen vents soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under tables at kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled, food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve cups stored on the floor Operator stored box with cups six inches above the floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen soiled wall.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Observed white cutting board grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler at kitchen.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled, veggie cutter, and cutting boards at kitchen soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen floor soil
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler at kitchen soiled.
Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing next to front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on sandwich preparation station.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door glass in beverage cooler at front counter.
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spinach empanada (130F - Hot Holding) hot box at front counter. Operator moved the empanada to kitchen to reheat.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) At kitchen. Operator set up sanitizer bucket again at 100ppm
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 procedures or plans for vomit and diarrhea events.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on preparation table and preparation table soiled, also in use cutting board soiled on sandwich preparation station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning sponge inside hand wash sink located next to the three compartment sink in kitchen area. Operator removed the sponge.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided the paper towel.
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 health employee agreement available.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used at coffee preparation area in front counter.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the kitchen floor.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing next to front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on sandwich preparation station.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door glass in beverage cooler at front counter.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler under sandwich located at kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with salt not properly labeled on top of refrigerator at kitchen area.
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.