TERE'S CAFE CORP
5167 E 11 AVE, Hialeah FL 33013 · 786.370.4499
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 23 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020011596 | Jan 13, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed white rice being stored inside thank you bags at reach in cooler by dry storage area, Manager discarded product during inspection.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw prep chicken on top of cooked cut pork inside reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. Also provided operator with proper product storage handout via email.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed metal shelves at cook line soiled with rust. Manager covered with aluminum foil during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with windex not labeled next to 3 compartment sink wet. Manager labeled during inspection.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at dry storage area soiled with juice.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 rice pudding prepared onsite with not date marked.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases a case of soda, juices stored on the floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler shelves gasket soiled.
May 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef on top tomatoes inside reach in cooler in preparation area. Manager removed and stored properly, coached employee on proper storage of product.
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 Eddy Rossell manager certificate expired 03/23/2020.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at customers bathroom, manager provided during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol and water not labeled under front counter. Manager labeled product properly during inspection.
Mar 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chopped lettuce inside handwashing next to 3 compartment sink. Manager cleaned handwashing during inspection
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils inside plastic container not inverted next to 3 compartment sink. Manager inverted during inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives being stored between refrigerator and preparation table at kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container with sugar not labeled next to coffee station. Manager labeled during inspection.
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice stored on nonfood-grade inside reach in cooler at the back of the kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork inside white refrigerator at kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (112F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per employee less than 30 minutes. Employee proceeded to reheat milk.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, cooked beans and cooked pork not date marked. As per employee from previous day inside reach in cooler at the back of the kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at the front counter.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed bread knife stored under microwave at kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at establishment.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated beef stored above raw beef,tostones located in the standing reach in freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken stored above marinated beef located in the domestic reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the dry storage floor.
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.