TLAXCALA CAFETERIA & BAKERY
2742 SW 8 ST UNIT 4-5, Miami FL 33135 · 305-927-2395
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Emailed form to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018006794 | Feb 2, 2018 | Mar 28, 2018 | $400 |
| 1--2014051309 | Nov 12, 2014 | Jan 27, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in cooler at the front counter: raw shell eggs stored above cream cheese. Operator discussed with the operator, the proper storage of food and provided the handout. Operator rearrange the eggs to a bottom shelf and the cream cheese to the top shelf of the cooler.
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. Inspector discussed with the operator and provided the handout for vomiting a diarrhea
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter: a pair of tongs stored inside the hand washing sink sink.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. FLRA, employees missing DOB. Erika S. Nadia S.
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Food stored on floor. Back storage area: containers with rice stored inside stored on the floor.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Back prep area above the machine for bread. Front counter above the coffee station. Discussed with the operator. As per operator, will move the devices to another location.
Oct 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter: cooked tamales (68-70F - Cold Holding). As per operator, placed on the counter 1 hour before the inspection. Operator place the cooked tamales inside the reach in cooler. Inspector discussed time as a public health control with the operator and provided the form.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee wash hands at the three compartment sink. Inspector coached/trained the employee on where to wash hands..
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at the three compartment sink. Inspector coached/trained the employee on where to wash hands.. Advised operator to remove the hand washing sinks sign, hand soap, and paper toe peel dispenser from above the three compartment sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per operator, all employees hired over 4 months: Nadia, Francisco and Eva.
Dec 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
No handwash sink for employees in the new bakery area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the establishment added a partition wall with an open in the dining room, countertop at the front counter was removed and 3 glass display cases installed in the location, wall in the kitchen behind the original location of the three compartment sink has been removed, bakery/prep area added nearby the restroom( prep table, mixers, flour, large oven, dough processing equipment, and bakery racks), shelf with bags of flour, 2 stand up reach in coolers and 1 stand up reach in freezer. Also observed no handwash sink for employees in the new bakery area. Discussed with the operator and provided the plan review referral form.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mauricio Alejandro Ruiz Peralta Caridad Acevedo
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Oct 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority10 Intermediate2 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Roxana Rodriguez
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
No handwash sink for employees in the new bakery area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the establishment added a partition wall with an open in the dining room, countertop at the front counter was removed and 3 glass display cases installed in the location, wall in the kitchen behind the original location of the three compartment sink has been removed, bakery/prep area added nearby the restroom( prep table, mixers, flour, large oven, dough processing equipment, and bakery racks), shelf with bags of flour, 2 stand up reach in coolers and 1 stand up reach in freezer. Also observed no handwash sink for employees in the new bakery area. Discussed with the operator and provided the plan review referral form.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mauricio Alejandro Ruiz Peralta Caridad Acevedo
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand washing sinks, front counter and kitchen.
Apr 9, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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. Observed katalina with no employee training hire more than 1 year.
Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the reach in freezer.
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority10 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw steak in the reach in cooler and raw shell eggs over cooked rice and vegetables in the entrance of the kitchen. Provided department form on how to properly store food items to the operator. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (112F-123F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the stove made at 10am. Operator turned on the pilot of the stove to reheat it.
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. Emailed form to operator.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Observed katalina with no employee training hire more than 1 year.
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. Emailed form to operator. Observed new employee with no form signed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw chicken, raw pork and cooked rice in the reach in cooler prepped yesterday in the morning with no date marking.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve turned off, at the handwashing sink at the front counter, ran water for 2 minutes temperature is 77F.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the ice bin, salt and sugar containers
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spoons, spatula and knives in between the wall and 3 compartment sink. Observed a knife between the wall and prep table by the bread making station. Operator removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of prep table.operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter beer reach in cooler interior soiled, and reach in soda cooler with shelves soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing in room temperature at the mop sink. Operator placed inside reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the reach in freezer.
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.