LOS MARTIN CAFETERIA REST
1636 W 33 PL, Hialeah FL 33012 · (305)825-1011
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw burgers at walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per operator less than 2 hours.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink. Operator restocked 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 pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on shelves at walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled with black mold like substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles in all units at kitchen area. Also observed at walk in cooler.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under racks at walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of ground coffee stored on floor at front counter..
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line, operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at kitchen area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler across steam table. Operator removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior in all units at kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked black beans and broth containers not covered at walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork inside walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to a different shelf not over raw pork.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer food residue.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table at kitchen, Operator stored towel inside sanitizer bucket.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed worker crack shelled eggs and not change gloves before handling ready to eat food. Inspector coached worker on proper glove use and hand washing. Provided glove use handout to operator.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container with raw chicken stored over a container with raw pork inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored raw chicken container on bottom shelf under raw pork.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls at kitchen not inverted, operator inverted bowls.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottles on top of preparation table at kitchen. Employee removed water bottles.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water from a bottle at preparation area. Inspector Arriaga coached employee about drinking on designated areas only.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven in the kitchen soiled.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers dusty inside walk-in in cooler.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on top of preparation table next to fryer. Operator moved sanitizer bucket to shelf under prep table..
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at kitchen Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm), operator added chlorine to bucket, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm)
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board grooved at prep table kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed while cooking no air restraint used.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar inside container. Employee stored scoop with handle upwards.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over pumpkin inside walk in cooler. Cook stored raw chicken away from unwashed raw pumpkin.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager stored ice scoop properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs from oven door handle and stored properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cleaning towels on top of preparation tables.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container at kitchen area no labeled. Employee labeled salt container.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above a open container with raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator stored chicken on shelf under the raw beef.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside white chest freezer raw chicken next to raw pork.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee sweeping the floor wearing gloves and proceed to served food without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee was coached in proper hand washing and gloves use by the inspector.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a tray inside the hand wash sink at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler fan dusty inside walk in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee open bottle of water inside walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered the cooked pork.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container containing sugar not labeled. Operator labeled the container.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD40 stored next to meet grinder at kitchen. Employee stored Wd 40 away from clean equipment.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing wrist gold chains wild cooking.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed above ware washing area, end caps missing on light shields.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cleaning cloths on top of prep tables, no stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed containers of ketchup opens the day before in different package with not date mark. Manager placed correct date mark.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a paint brush used for coffee machine. Manager discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sliced ham and cheese prepared the day before and cooked pork prepared 3 days before with no proper date mark. Manager placed correct date mark.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at front counter slimy and dirty
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents at dining area soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in disrepair in kitchen Manager discarded.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall beside the ice machine at front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at storage area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at front counter ice machine.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed lights shields above ware washing area with missing end caps.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at front counter sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet washcloth under panini press not stored in sanitizer solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container in coffee prep area not labeled.
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.