MATILEN CAFE
300 SW 107 AVE STE# 107, Sweetwater FL 33174 · 305.552.0025
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese (118F - Hot Holding) inside oven at kitchen. As per employee for approximately 30 minutes. Employee turned on over for reheat.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Lysol wipes on top shelve above slicer. Operator removed and stored away from clean equipment.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanada (101F - Hot Holding); spinach empanada (98F - Hot Holding). Inside warmer, as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator turned up the heat for reheating.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed disinfect wipes stored on prep table at prep area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese block (53F - Cold Holding); ham and cheese sandwich (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator moved products to another cooler for rapid cooling.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese empanadas (124F - Hot Holding); guava cheese tequeno (128F - Hot Holding) inside warmer at front counter. As per operator for approximately 1 hrs. Operator turned up heat for reheat.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside nonfood-grade bag inside white chest freezer at kitchen. Employee removed the bread from the bag.
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 observed raw chicken and raw beef in the same container inside white chest freezer at kitchen. Employee removed the chicken from the container.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese (118F - Hot Holding) inside oven at kitchen. As per employee for approximately 30 minutes. Employee turned on over for reheat.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at front counter.
Jun 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at front counter area holes in ceiling tiles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jan 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at coffee station milk (79F - Hot Holding); Manager reheated milk to milk (167F - Reheating). Observed at hotbox empanadas (133F - Hot Holding).
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for both managers Nancy Sobrero and Adolfo M Leguizamon expired 1/11/2024.
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. Provided operator with form. Operator reviewed and signed forms during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at front counter area holes in ceiling tiles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in standing reach in cooler, employee meals stored with establishment items not separated. Manager removed and separated personal items during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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