PRONTO CAFE
86 W 29 ST, Hialeah FL 33012 · 3059878069
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since September 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 10/01/2025 Establishment open and selling food with an expired License. Operator pay licenses during inspection, ref# 257570267
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (44F - Cold Holding) As per manager food began the cooling process on the previous day and never reached 41° F. Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked pork inside standing unit at kitchen area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (44F - Cold Holding) As per manager food began the cooling process on the previous day and never reached 41° F. Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at kitchen area.
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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 rice and cooked black beans
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on men's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on preparation table. Employee removed during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at front counter, employee put gloves on without washing hands before serving a sandwich, Manager coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2025 Establishment open and selling food with an expired License. Operator pay licenses during inspection, ref# 257570267
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory available. Printed consumer advisory sign, operator posted on wall.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating at food preparation are front counter.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing wrist watches while preparing and serving food.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with sliced onions stored on the kitchen floor. Employee stored onions six inches above the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand sink next to 3 compartment sink, no sign.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep sandwich table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container no labeled at kitchen.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees put gloves on without washing hands first, and proceeded to work with food. Manager coached employees on proper gloves use and hand washing
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of preparation table garlic and oil mix (70F - Cold Holding), according to cook placed outside 90 minutes ago. Operator placed garlic and oil mix inside reach in cooler for proper storage.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Operator provided soap
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of preparation table table at kitchen. Employee removed personal phone from top of preparation table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cooking and wearing wrist chains.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed sign was painted over, unable to read anything.
Feb 20, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and oil mixture (70F - Cold Holding) top of counter at kitchen, according to to employee placed out 90 minutes ago. Employee stored garlic and oil mix, inside reach in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen, employee provided soap.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container no handle used to dispense sugar at kitchen.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water from a bottle on kitchen preparation area., left bottle on top of prep table. Manager coached about drinking in assigned areas only, bottle was discarded.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed rings and wrist jewelry on employee while cooking.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 23, 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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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed carton of shell eggs stored on top of kitchen counter at ambient temperature. According to manager placed out 30 minutes ago, Employee stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler for proper storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee moved bucket from inside hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at kitchen, no paper towels available.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at men bathroom no soap available.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed inside reach in cooler water bottle and open beverage containers. Manager removed items from inside reach in cooler.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed rice spoons buried inside rice. Employee stored rice spoons with handles upwards no touching the food.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. observed at men bathroom.
Apr 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing wrist watches.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor at storage room.
Mar 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at kitchen employee change gloves after touching apron without washing hand first. Manager coached employees in proper glove use and hand washing.
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. Pros cleaning instructions flyer to operator.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed for Alexander Stephan
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 4 employees 60 days no training of any kind available.
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. Provide health reporting agreement to manager, he made copies and reviewed with employees during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing wrist watches.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor at storage room.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen meat thawing at room temperature at kitchen top of prep table. Employee put frozen meat in a plastic container and put it under cold running water at 3 compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen by fryer.
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no waste receptacle in women bathroom.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter area.
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.