Hialeah Gardens, Miami-Dade County

LAS 5 HERMANAS CAFETERIA INC

10119 W OKEECHOBEE RD, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Mar 31, 2026
City
Hialeah Gardens
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 24481216

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 8 small dented cans with tuna.

53B-14-5

Detail 24481218

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.

14-11-5

Detail 24481217

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn , reach in cooler two door at kitchen. Repeat Violation

33-23-4

Detail 24481215

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on top of grass.

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 24057295

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, cooler located across from the stove. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24057296

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves by the hand wash sink at cook line soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Time Extended

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

22-42-4

Detail 24052502

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer minimum strength at three component sink at 0ppm. Operator added sanitizer to the water and brought it to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24052505

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in the reach in cooler located at cook line raw chicken stored over raw steak.

01B-02-5

Detail 24052503

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the reach in cooler at cook line cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef stew (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); Dairy (48F - Cold Holding); ham (49 F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49 F - Cold Holding), as per operator for over 4 hours. Instructed operator to discard food.

03A-02-5

Detail 24052501

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in cooler at cook line cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef stew (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); Dairy (48F - Cold Holding); ham (49 F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49 F - Cold Holding), as per operator for over 4 hours. Instructed operator to discard food.

14-11-5

Detail 24052506

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, cooler located across from the stove.

23-03-4

Detail 24052507

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves by the hand wash sink at cook line soiled. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 24052504

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At cook line observed raw chicken thawing in standing water.

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-08-4

Detail 23453367

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

23-03-4

Detail 23453366

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system with some grease accumulation.

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-08-4

Detail 22960819

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line.

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 22715026

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed staff put gloves on without washing hands, instructed employee to removed gloves and wash hands and she did. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22715020

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed congris (65 - Cold Holding) as per employee cooked at 9:00AM today. At preparation table.

03A-02-5

Detail 22715025

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed congris (65 - Cold Holding) as per employee cooked at 9:00AM today.

53B-02-5

Detail 22715021

Intermediate - 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 Dayana Diaz working with no certificate.

36-32-5

Detail 22715027

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen.

35B-01-4

Detail 22715024

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

23-03-4

Detail 22715022

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves above hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.

08B-12-5

Detail 22715023

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork ribs, chicken and beef soup stored at reach in cooler at kitchen not covered.

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 13

08A-02-6

Detail 22503885

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored over French fries and plantain at reach in freezer located at kitchen area. Employee started relocating the products. Corrective Action Taken

12A-09-4

Detail 22503886

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee using the same gloves to clean dishes, crack shell-eggs and grab bread. Coached operator on proper procedure when using gloves. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22503878

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter (61F - Cold Holding) at front counter bar area. Employee moved the product to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22503888

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guava and cheese pastry (130F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter of the restaurant. Operator moved the product to the kitchen to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22503884

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser and chlorine spray bottle stored next to the steam table. Operator was informed to relocate items.

41-17-4

Detail 22503890

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser and chlorine spray bottle not label at the kitchen area.

22-20-5

Detail 22503883

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with accumulation of black mold like substances located at the front counter.

36-32-5

Detail 22503880

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage located at kitchen area.

50-09-4

Detail 22503881

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

51-13-4

Detail 22503879

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided handout to operator.

27-10-4

Detail 22503887

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.

23-03-4

Detail 22503882

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 22503889

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in preparation area near the steam table.

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

41-28-4

Detail 21734191

High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed sanitizer at 3 compartment sink at bar area at over 200 ppm. Employee prepared new sanitizer solution at bar 3 compartment sink, sanitizer at 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

16-33-4

Detail 21734188

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed at 3 compartment sink bar area operator not using test strips to check chlorine levels.

11-26-1

Detail 21734190

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.

05-09-4

Detail 21734189

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed on small refrigerator at kitchen by fryer.

08B-12-5

Detail 21734187

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with cooked pork , cooked black beans and raw beef inside reach in cooler no covered. Employee covered food containers. Corrected On-Site

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 21240443

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

24-05-4

Detail 21240442

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted, on top of reach in cooler.

36-24-5

Detail 21240444

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair by chest freezer at kitchen. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21240441

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink at bar area.

Oct 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

06-09-1

Detail 20591290

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed a frozen salmon filet thawing inside reach in cooler.not removed from ROP package. Manager removed salmon from ROP packaging to continue thawing. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20591289

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of hand wash sink soiled at kitchen area.

42-01-4

Detail 20591291

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jul 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-34-5

Detail 20312315

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

14-10-4

Detail 20312314

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets torn in reach in cooler 3 glass doors by kitchen area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20312316

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with dry beans stored on kitchen floor.

14-69-4

Detail 20312313

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20312317

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system filters soiled.