SIMON CAFETERIA
1001 E 52 ST, Hialeah FL 33013
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
AUG 24
JAN 25
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JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 6 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 pork stored above vegetables located in the standing reach in cooler by the grill.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed box mixed vegetables inside handwashing sink at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
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 Gladis Rodriguez, Yaimora Del Toro. Certificate expired 03-20-2026.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent soiled with dark substance at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of green plantains being stored on the floor at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach cooler soiled with standing water behind front counter. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - Observed back door screen with hole.
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee provided during inspection.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop inside ice machine. Employee removed washed and stored on top clean plate on top of ice machine.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler behind front counter soiled with food debris, employee cleaned during inspection.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Manager discarded during inspection.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic clean yellow gloves inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee provided during inspection.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled behind front counter. Employee labeled during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with vinegar and water not labeled behind front counter. Employee labeled during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris at cookline, employee cleaned during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with orange juice, employee cleaned during inspection.
Jan 27, 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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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) 2nd; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Behind front counter, employee added water to proper ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean coffee cups inside handwashing sink. Behind front counter, employee removed and stored properly.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open soda bottle inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Employee discarded during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter, employee cleaned reach in cooler properly during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water inside 3 compartment sink, manager turn on water for thawing during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top preparation tables behind front counter, employee removed and stored properly inside sanitizing bucket.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Unwashed vegetables stored over or with ready-to-eat food in reach in cooler. Observed unwashed vegetables stored on top of RTE food at reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee removed and stored it properly.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no handwashing soap handwashing sink at front counter, manager provided soap during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint, manager provided hair net during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of sugar being stored on the floor next to front 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored properly.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall at office area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle water inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Employee removed bottle water and stored properly.
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated chicken stored above cooked chicken located in the standing reach in cooler by the grill.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored above vegetables located in the standing reach in cooler by the grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Standing reach in cooler,drink unit: front counter:; sliced ham,as per operator about 30 mins ago. (47F - Cold Holding)operator removed to other reach in cooler for increased cooling.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the unisex bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag containing sugar stored on the floor,front counter.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water draining on floor by the hand wash sink,front counter, broken drain pipe.
Jan 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut onions (48F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes (69F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (69F - Cold Holding) located in the reach in cooler in kitchen. As per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved to reach in cooler in kitchen area. Also observed at front counter sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); Hot Dog (43F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (43F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (42F - Cold Holding); Hot Dog (42F - Cold Holding);
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container not identified with common name. Employee labeled during inspection.
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut onions (48F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes (69F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (69F - Cold Holding) located in the reach in cooler in kitchen. As per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved to reach in cooler in kitchen area. Also observed at front counter sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); Hot Dog (43F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (43F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (42F - Cold Holding); Hot Dog (42F - Cold Holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ground beef (125F hot holding) cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding); in steam table. As per employee less than 2 hours. Employee proceeded to reheat food, ground beef(200F Reheating) and cooked chicken (205F Reheating). Also observed, ham croquettes (106F - Hot Holding); ham and cheese (101F - Hot Holding) located on front counter. As per employee less than 1 hour, employee discarded. Observed cooked pork (78F - Hot Holding) inside oven, as per employee approximately 3 hours, employee moved to reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed raid spray can stored on shelves above 3 compartment sink. Operator removed during inspection.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed in employee bathroom hand sink hot water knob broken.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside sugar container being use as a spoon, next to coffee machine,employee removed cup.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook handling food without hair net.
Food stored on floor. Observed rice container stored on kitchen floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled burners with grease residue in kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container not identified with common name. Employee labeled during inspection.
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.