LUCYS CAFE RESTAURANT
4201 W 16 AVE, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305.828.5582
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired training on 01/29/2026.
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 no training for employee Irene, has been working more than 60 days.
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.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked on reach in cooler.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on some ceiling tiles at kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on vents at kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on slicer at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection 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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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 raw chicken stored over raw beef liver inside freezer. Employee stored raw chicken on bottom shelf under raw beef.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by pool table.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed front of walk in cooler cracked tiles on the floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 raw chicken stored over raw pork inside chest freezer at storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in refrigerator at kitchen soiled. Employee cleaned gaskets during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee stored mop properly.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed plastic container from inside hand wash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed front area ceiling tiles water stains.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean container in drain board old labeled stuck.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at storage area and ware washing area, tiles with water stains.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food no hair restraints.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at drying rack metal container with old label
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelf under prep table across from 3 compartment sink.
May 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork leg cooked 3 days prior according to manager, no date labeled.
Mar 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 at front counter(Chlorine 200+ppm) Employee added water to bucket to dilute chlorine concentration, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm);
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork leg cooked 3 days prior according to manager, no date labeled.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired 02/02/2024
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to outside back of restaurant.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed end caps missing at light shield at kitchen area above steam table.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside chest freezer, raw pork stored over open bag with sweet plantains, bag with cooked chicken wings. Employee moved raw pork and stored in a different freezer away from ready to eat food.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available on hand wash sink at front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork chunks, marinated raw pork and marinated raw chicken, according to cook prepared the day before no date labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles on back dining area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board grooved at kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to outside at kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair inside walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned microwave interior.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on top of prep table at kitchen.
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.