RAINBOW CAFETERIA
1898 W 8 AVE, Hialeah FL 33010 · 305.805.9142
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
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
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 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. Provided to operator during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed floor cleaning spray bottle not identified at front counter. Employee identified it during inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezers at kitchen area.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator during inspection.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in coolers all around kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken container no covered inside reach in cooler next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee covered during inspection.
Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over whole lettuce inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator properly rearranged.
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 for Emeria Romero expired on 6/2/25.
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 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 cooked Chicken, yellow rice, and rice and beans with no date marking. As per employee food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection.
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 Dania with expired food employee handle training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at dry storage.
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage.
Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at dry storage.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection operator cleaned it.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between the three compartments sink and the wall. Operator removed them.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed lentils soup (48F - Cooling); inside reach in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator,
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 over raw beef inside reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed lentils soup (48F - Cooling); inside reach in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator,
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At the hand sink located in the kitchen.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed Kitchen nice between one and three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed in room temperature.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
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