REY CAFETERIA 1
1055 E 41 ST, Hialeah FL 33013 · 305-685-7112
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw prep chicken on top raw prep steak inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw prep chicken on top raw prep steak inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
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 1st-Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) 2nd; (Chlorine 100ppm)
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on the floor behind front counter. Employee swept clean during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer behind front counter.
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Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored on the floor under 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored properly.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling inside bathroom soiled with water marks.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates on top preparation table not inverted, manager inverted during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food at cook line. Employee swept floor clean during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing in standing water inside metal container in preparation table. Coached employee on proper thawing method, Employee removed to 3 compartment sink and turned in running water to thaw.
Jul 17, 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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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer soiled with grease. Manager cleaned properly during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink, employee cleaned properly during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go cup being used to dispense flour, manager discarded and replaced with proper container with handle during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling on top front counter soiled with water marks.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils not inverted inside plastic container at preparation table. Manager inverted during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing behind front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with mashed potatoes powder not labeled on top of preparation table. Employee labeled properly.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils not inverted on top preparation table. Manager inverted during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed flan without any label, lacking information.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Manager posted sign during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle water inside reach in cooler under preparation table across from oven. Manager removed and discarded.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - Observed small hole on back door screen door.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 1st -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); 2nd-Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Jul 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked pork over unwashed vegetables inside reach in cooler next to preparation table. Manager removed product and stored it properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at dispenser located at men's bathroom, employee provided paper towels during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on premises.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic spray bottle containing coking oil not labeled on top preparation table. Employee labeled during inspection.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed 3 compartment sink Chlorine 200+ Ppm Employee diluted sanitizer solution with more water. Chlorine sanitizer 100 Ppm.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at kitchen.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen above preparation tables and steamer, light tubes no shields.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled. Manager labeled sugar container.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above raw tomato's inside reach in cooler, employee rearranged properly during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated steak (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 4 hours, employee add ice during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored over food in preparation table, employee removed during inspection.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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.