Hialeah Gardens, Miami-Dade County

F&M CAFETERIA

12085 W OKEECHOBEE RD, Hialeah Gardens, FL 330162919

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Mar 31, 2026
City
Hialeah Gardens
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 24479799

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw chicken stored over container with cooked ground beef, inside reach in cooler. Employee stored raw chicken in shelf under cooked ground beef. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 24479800

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles water damage front area, ceiling vents dusty kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24479801

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in freezer gasket torn, freezer at front counter. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 24479802

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken thawing at ambient temperature. Operator placed raw chicken inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

50-09-4

Detail 24057060

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 24057057

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket torn, freezer at front counter.

14-69-4

Detail 24057058

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer, reach in freezer at front line.

22-08-4

Detail 24057059

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled. Repeat Violation

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

14-31-5

Detail 23453055

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed at in reach in freezer at front cooked pork, chicken empanadas in direct contact with to go bag. Operator removed it to a ziplock bag on site. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23453050

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel available at hand wash sink at cook line. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23453054

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic trays by the steam table not inverted. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23453052

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, small white cutting board at cook line.

12B-07-4

Detail 23453056

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle stored on prep table at cook line.

14-11-5

Detail 23453053

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in freezer at front counter gasket in disrepair.

21-04-4

Detail 23453057

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, on prep table at cook line.

22-08-4

Detail 23453051

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled, at cook line. Repeat Violation

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 14

01B-03-5

Detail 23323016

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed a to go bag with ice stored in ice used for drinks, in ice bin at front counter. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23323012

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stored on drain board above the three compartment sink AJax, Grill cleaner near canned food. Warning

08B-56-4

Detail 23323014

High Priority - a to go bag with ice stored in ice used for drinks, in ice bin at front counter. See stop sale. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23323015

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Maria M Fabre, Issued date 10/09/19-Expired on 10/09/24 Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23323021

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel on hand wash sink at cook line. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 23323018

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23323023

Intermediate - 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 all employees Training for Victoria Felix, Yanet Salomon, Carmen Cabrera Expired on 09/20/2024. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 23323020

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hand sink at cook line handle soiled, Warning

24-05-4

Detail 23323017

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe at cook containers not inverted or stored in a protected manner near the steam table at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23323013

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23323011

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23323019

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both oven in the kitchen interior with grease buildup. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23323022

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler interior soiled, produce cooler by the three compartment sink. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23323010

Basic - Stored food not covered. In the glass door upright cooler at cook line observed container with ham, chopped onions not covered. Warning

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

14-31-5

Detail 22928640

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef inside small chest freezer at front counter stored on thank you bags. Manager stored food items in clear foo grade bags. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 22928636

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over Shred cabbage and cut lettuce inside reach in cooler. Cook stored raw fish under ready to eat food. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22928638

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Sandwich station on Ice bath, shredded cabbage (55F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (54F - Cold Holding) Manager added ice to food containers 5 minutes after Ice bath, shredded cabbage (40F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (41F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22928637

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots not inverted at kitchen. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 22928639

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at sandwich station towel under cutting board.

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

14-31-5

Detail 22928346

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly in thank you bags. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed raw chicken stored directly in thank you bags Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 22928345

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots stored by the steam table not inverted or in a protected manner. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed large pots stored by the steam table not inverted or in a protected manner. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22928347

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Time Extended

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 8Basic: 5Total: 15

14-31-5

Detail 22374364

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly in thank you bags. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22374367

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the stove observed onions in oil (120 F - Hot Holding), cook stated that food was there for less than 2 hours, employee reheating food. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-07-5

Detail 22374361

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided big 6 poster to person in charge. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22374368

Intermediate - 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. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22374358

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In the front line observed a garbage can stored in front of the hand wash sink blocking the access, employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22374360

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation with not certified manager on site. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22374359

Intermediate - 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. Sent form to person in charge. Warning

14-14-4

Detail 22374357

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Employee discarded it on site. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-14-4

Detail 22374363

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge unable to answered minimum hot holding temperature. Coached person in charge on food code temperatures for hot and cold holding. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22374369

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees training expired. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22374365

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed rice containers handle soiled, rice containers underneath the preparation table by the kitchen entrance. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22374355

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots stored by the steam table not inverted or in a protected manner. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22374356

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22374366

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both oven in the kitchen have old grease and food debris grease accumulation. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22374362

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar bucket not covered, stored underneath the preparation table in the cook line, observed cooked pork stored in plastic container not covered in the upright reach in cooler in the kitchen. Warning

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

16-20-4

Detail 21708079

High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.

08A-04-5

Detail 21708081

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. O inside reach in cooler, raw pork stored over unwashed potatoes and plantains. Employee removed raw pork from holding unit and stored in a different cooler away from unwashed produce. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21708078

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on ice bath at sandwich preparation area shredded lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) Employee added ice to container to cool dawn. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21708080

Intermediate - 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. Provided hand out Norovirus clean up procedures. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21708084

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot stored inside hand wash sink. Employee removed pot fro inside hand wash sink.

11-26-1

Detail 21708082

Intermediate - 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. Provided Health food employee reporting agreement hand out to operator. Corrective Action Taken

16-05-4

Detail 21708083

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed in bar area 3 compartment sink sanitizer solution soiled. Employee replaced sanitizer solution at 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 21270564

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bag with frozen fries inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Cook removed bag with fries from inside hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21270565

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food containers with Pork belly,cooked pork, and cooked ground beef prepared two days ago according to cook, no date labeled. Employee labeled food containers with date of preparation. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21270566

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dining area. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 21270563

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted or protected by steam table. Repeat Violation

21-05-5

Detail 21270567

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel used to cover tostones.

16-46-4

Detail 21270568

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

22-16-4

Detail 21270562

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed double door reach in cooler at kitchen interior soiled with food residue.

Jan 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

14-31-5

Detail 20802472

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen chicken stored in shopping bags.inside chest freezer..

08A-02-6

Detail 20802469

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen shrimp, chicken wings, stuffed potatoes, and raw beef inside chest freezer. Manager rearranged freezer separating food items according to cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 20802471

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

08B-38-4

Detail 20802468

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of plantains stored on the kitchen floor. Employee stored box of plantains six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20802470

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chest freezer large by sandwich preparation area.

Oct 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 20558271

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stains on ceiling tiles by front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: During call back inspection observed ceiling tiles with water stains by front counter area. Time Extended

Aug 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-03-5

Detail 20396742

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed a 10 eggs stored on kitchen counter for about an hour according to the manager. Manager put shell eggs inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 20396743

Intermediate - 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 all expired on 02/02/2021 Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20396744

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stains on ceiling tiles by front counter area. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 20396740

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20396741

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a case of frozen pork belly on top of kitchen table. Manager stored case of pork belly inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20396745

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning