SUAVE SUPERMARKET
3001 E 4 AVE, Hialeah FL 33013
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coins and dollars bills inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside customer bathroom. Manager provided during inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working inside customer bathroom. Manager added paper towels to dispenser.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on white cutting board at prep area. Manager discarded during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice being stored floor under 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside domestic fridge in prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven burners soiled with grease.
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 chicken wings (125F - Hot Holding); plantains (128F -Hot Holding)employee discarded during inspection. Also added water to steam table and raised hot water level.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge lacking management certification.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with rice and beans being stored on the floor next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and stored properly.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open water bottle inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Employee discarded during inspection.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing soiled with food residue behind front counter. Manager cleaned 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 box of ketchup being stored on the floor next to handwashing sink. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between wall and steam table. Manager removed and stores inside 3 compartment sink to be washed.
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. Manager discarded during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and cleaned cutting board properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee bathroom. Manager provided during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to coffee station. Manager provided soap during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw beef inside 3 compartment thawing without running water. Manager turned on water during inspection.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee bathroom. Employee provided during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign behind front counter and employee bathroom.
Apr 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 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 chicken soup117F - Hot Holding); chicken soup at 3:05 (208F - Hot Holding) Operator reheated
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. Observed wrong chemical test kit on premises, no quat test strips when using Quaternary sanitizer 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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap on hand wash sink. Operator provided soap and placed next to sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employees training available for any employees.
Food stored on floor. Observed coffee stored on floor under prep table. Operator stored coffee more than six inches above the floor Repeat ViolationWarning**
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled next to coffee machine. Operator labeled sugar
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.