MABEL'S CAFETERIA INC
2264 NW 26 AVE, Miami FL 33142 · 786.253.6630
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 29 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by by a live roach crawling on it.. See stop sale. Observed a live roach crawling inside the ice machine bin.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid the license during inspection confirmation #257782426.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Marlene Ceregido.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
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 ice machine in disrepair.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Located in Dining room and kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter area.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired October 1, 2025.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and chicken with no date marked inside reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef stored inside thank you bags at reach in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of oven soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing 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 rice and beans with no date marked inside reach in cooler. As per operator, food was made more than 24hours ago.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed broken toilet seat at women's restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents above the entrance of establishment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed (Oct. 1, 2023).
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with excessive cut marks at prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed soda cans on the floor inside dry storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler. Observed soiled hood system.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall to the left of cook line.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken and raw beef stored inside thank you bags in the freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils inside hand wash sink at the front counter. Operator removed immediately.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical testing kit for three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in male and female public restrooms.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink at the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Observed reach in cooler refrigerator with soiled gaskets.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall on the left side of cook line soiled.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 2298 SW 8 ST, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 1, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filter and hood system soiled.
Jun 24, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 18 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef in shopping bags in the freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, beef and shell eggs over cooked black beans in the upright refrigerator.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a live roach on the front counter. Observed a live roach on the closet door next to the cook line. Observed a live roach crawling in the ice machine. Observed a live roach in a picture frame. Observed three more live roaches coming out from between the floor and front counter.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed the manager take a customer drinking glass and put it in the hand sinkand went to the kitchen and continue to cook.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by by a live roach crawling on it.. See stop sale. Observed a live roach crawling inside the ice machine bin.
Hand sink used for warewashing. Observed the manager wash a drinking glass in the front counter hand sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the manager empty a customers drink into the front counter hand sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in both restrooms.
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 Marlene working for since the last inspection 01-12-2024 with no proof of food handler certificate.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in both restrooms and front counter.
Squirt bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a container on the front counter with hand sanitizer not labeled.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the toilet seat on the floor in the ladies room.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a broken beer bottle behind the toilet in the mens restroom.
Food contaminated by by a live roach crawling on it. See stop sale. Observed a live roach crawling inside the ice machine bin.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filter and hood system soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of To go containers on the dining room floor.
Jun 18, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef in shopping bags in the freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, beef and shell eggs over cooked black beans in the upright refrigerator.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a live roach on the front counter. Observed a live roach on the closet door next to the cook line. Observed a live roach crawling in the ice machine. Observed a live roach in a picture frame. Observed three more live roaches coming out from between the floor and front counter.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed the manager take a customer drinking glass and put it in the hand sinkand went to the kitchen and continue to cook.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by by a live roach crawling on it.. See stop sale. Observed a live roach crawling inside the ice machine bin.
Hand sink used for warewashing. Observed the manager wash a drinking glass in the front counter hand sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the manager empty a customers drink into the front counter hand sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in both restrooms.
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 Marlene working for since the last inspection 01-12-2024 with no proof of food handler certificate.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in both restrooms and front counter.
Squirt bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a container on the front counter with hand sanitizer not labeled.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the toilet seat on the floor in the ladies room.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a broken beer bottle behind the toilet in the mens restroom.
Food contaminated by by a live roach crawling on it. See stop sale. Observed a live roach crawling inside the ice machine bin.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filter and hood system soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of To go containers on the dining room floor.
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 2298 SW 8 ST, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over fruit in the upright refrigerator.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the cook use the sink to fill a cup of water and than dump ice in the sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter and 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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom and front counter.
Jan 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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