LOS CANEYES RESTAURANT
4070 NW 37 AVE, Hialeah FL 33142
Last inspected Nov 6, 2025 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid during the inspection confirmation number is 236041086.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3CS chlorine sanitizer at 300Ppm+. Operator diluted onsite to 100PPM.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratch her head and continued to work with food. Coached employee on proper handwashing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed onsite.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice inside reach in cooler with no date marking.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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 excessive cut marks on cutting boards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 16 beef empanadas and 10 cheese tequeños being cold held inside reach in cooler that reads at 55°F for more than 8 hours as per operator. Empanadas cold holding temperature was 53°F and cheese tequeños cold holding temperature was 56°F. Operator discarded them onsite.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 16 beef empanadas and 10 cheese tequeños being cold held inside reach in cooler that reads at 55°F for more than 8 hours as per operator. Empanadas cold holding temperature was 53°F and cheese tequeños cold holding temperature was 56°F. Operator discarded items onsite.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board at the front counter prep station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed vaca frita inside reach in cooler and no date marking. As per cook, it was made fore than 24 hours ago.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling at back room by office.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in kitchen area and back storage room.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair, not cooling properly, ambient temperature was at 55°F located at the entrance of the dry storage area. Food inside was discarded due to temperature abuse. Establishment has other reach in coolers.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in prep table in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler doors in dry storage area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with sauces not in original containers with no labels.
Jan 24, 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
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solutions exceeding maximum concentration allowed, above 200PPM. Operator emptied out bucket and filled with correct levels. 50PPM
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Info was provided.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a foam cup inside sugar container. Employee discarded it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license displayed throughout establishment.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Missing last report.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers used for wine and beer behind front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and pepper placed in metal containers with no labels.
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook washed her hands in the 3CS. Employee was coached about washing her hands in the hand sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front hand sink used to placed items. Employee moved them out immediately.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand sink. Station was restocked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside ice machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice. Scoop position was corrected.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth towel under cutting board in the kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go foam containers stored on the dry storage floor. Employee moved it to a shelf.
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed a food handler touching her wallet and than made a coffee without washing her hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two winded spray bottles on top of the reach in cooler at the front counter. The owner moved the bottles.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bucket in the sink at the bar. The owner removed the bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The owner brought towels.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a water bottle in two different freezers. The owner removed the bottles.
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid during the inspection confirmation number is 236041086.
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. Form provided via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The cook washed it.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom.
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. Form provided.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bar tender moved the scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container at the bar with sugar not labeled.
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands in kitchen and front counter
No running water at mop sink.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of mojo with no label
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.