Hialeah, Miami-Dade County

LA CRIOLLITA CAFETERIA

3701 NW 79 ST, Hialeah, FL 331474438

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jun 9, 2026
City
Hialeah
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Jun 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

53A-03-7

Detail 24300742

Intermediate - 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 Aristides Delgado manager certification 09-03-20. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24300741

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris , employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24300744

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24300739

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with out handle being used to dispense rice at steam table. Employee removed and discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24300740

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24300743

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with grease and food residue. Warning

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

12A-07-5

Detail 23879698

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands at preparation area. Coached employee on proper hand washing and changes of gloves procedures.employee washed hands properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23879694

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at preparation area. Also observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation table. Employee washed properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23879700

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to reach in cooler at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 23879701

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 cookline employee Kimberly, working over 60 days lacking food handlers certification. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23879697

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink at cool line. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23879699

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in feeezer gasket torn at preparation area. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23879696

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease like substance at preparation area. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23879695

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with four and sugar not labeled on top preparation table across handwashing sink. Employee labeled properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

16-37-1

Detail 23477408

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-03-4

Detail 23477399

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink across from 3 compartment sink.employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23477401

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol not labeled behind front counter, employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23477402

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles soiled at reach in freezer across from handwashing sink in kitchen area.

24-14-4

Detail 23477404

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean cutting knives between the wall and 3 compartment sink. Employee removed, washed and stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23477407

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal bottle water on top preparation table at cook line, employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23477403

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food , employee cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 23477409

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 23477406

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach on cooler interior soiled with food debris in kitchen area next to handwashing sink.

36-27-5

Detail 23477400

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind handwashing sink in kitchen area.

02D-01-5

Detail 23477405

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with salt not labeled behind flat grill . Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-27-5

Detail 23033899

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease next preparation table in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

Aug 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 23031556

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on top raw beef at walk in cooler , employee removed as stored product properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23031555

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed at reach in cooler at cook line-sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); cut sausage (48F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (55F - Cold Holding); as per employee less than 3 hours. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23031551

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing soap at handwashing sink next to service window. Also observed at handwashing next to cook line. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23031553

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with cooking oil stored on the floor at dry storage area. Employee stored product properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 23031550

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle water inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23031554

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease next preparation table in kitchen area. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23031552

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket at front counter. Warning

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-22-4

Detail 22786166

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by 3 compartment sink standing water on the floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Observed by 3 compartment sink standing water on the floor. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22786167

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at preparation areas soiled floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22786168

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on chest freezer at storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Observed on chest freezer at storage area. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22786169

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at back preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at back preparation area Time Extended

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 16

12A-10-4

Detail 22783119

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched nose, no gloves change no hands washing observed, before handling clean utensils to prepare sandwich at from counter area. Manager coached employees on proxy glove use and hand washing procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 22783129

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon on top of box of plantains. Manager stored raw bacon on a different shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22783120

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed At kitchen small reach in cooler, According to cook items placed in cooler around 6:30 Am. pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); chorizo (51F - Cold Holding) Employee moved items to another reach in cooler .for rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22783121

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen on stove sauté onions (110F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (111F - Hot Holding). Employee put chicken inside oven to reheat, and onions on top of stove to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22783115

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22783126

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at service window. Manager put paper towels on dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-14-4

Detail 22783114

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed At coffee station non food grade brush in use. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22783118

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tomatoes sauce in a plastic container not date marked inside reach in cooler next to cook line also flans not date marked behind front counter . As per employee prepared food items last Friday. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22783128

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol not labeled. Manager labeled product Corrected On-Site Warning

36-22-4

Detail 22783123

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by 3 compartment sink standing water on the floor. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22783124

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at preparation areas soiled floor. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22783125

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on chest freezer at storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

10-01-5

Detail 22783117

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside panko, and rice containers. Manager stored scoops with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22783127

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at preparation area and kitchen areas no signs. Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22783122

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at back preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22783116

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. mashed potatoes flour, flour containers no labeled. Employee labeled food containers with common name. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

12A-10-4

Detail 22413055

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touched face, no hand washing, manipulating food. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and glove changing. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22413053

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside walk in cooler containers with cooked pork, and cooked black beans Accor to the man prepared the day bey no date labeled. Repeat Violation

12B-01-4

Detail 22413056

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating at preparation area. Manager coached employee about eating in unauthorized area or while prep food. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22413058

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets tor in vertical cooler at kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 22413059

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22413063

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at preparation area no sign available.

22-16-4

Detail 22413057

Basic - Reach-in cooler and walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen and interior of walk in cooler soiled.

36-02-5

Detail 22413054

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22413060

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at preparation areas wall soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 22413062

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on hand was sink at kitchen.

21-09-4

Detail 22413061

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen under fo container.

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 21883301

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken containers stored over onions inside walk in cooler. Employee stored raw chicken on bot shelf away from onions. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21883305

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21883300

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.

53B-10-4

Detail 21883304

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed Training done an April 2022, Missing expiration dates.

08B-47-4

Detail 21883303

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with ground beef tubes inside walk in cooler. Employee stored ground beef tubes container in top of a plastic milk crate more than six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 21883298

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21883299

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at storage area reach in coolers interior soiled. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21883302

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and preparation area. Repeat Violation

Nov 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-17-4

Detail 21566110

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of fabuloso missing label. Operator added label. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: At time of callback inspection observed spray bottle of degreaser not labeled. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21566106

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked containers above three compartment sink. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: At time of callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at front counter. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21566108

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: At time of callback inspection Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in storage room Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21566107

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: At time of callback inspection observed Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen area. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21566109

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen and preparation room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: At time of callback inspection Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen and preparation room Time Extended

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 17

03A-02-5

Detail 21555134

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator items were placed in container of ice approximately 2 hours ago, operator added more ice to be around all sides of all containers Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21555141

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (100F - Hot Holding); empanadas (110F - Hot Holding) as per operator both items were prepared within the last hour operator turned up heat on both items. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21555133

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 manager arrived after inspection began Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21555136

Intermediate - No fully functioning probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed probe thermometer unable to display temperature Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21555148

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator added paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21555140

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21555144

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of fabuloso missing label. Operator added label. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21555139

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and and posted current active license Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21555142

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

40-06-5

Detail 21555145

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table next to cutting board. Operator removed phone from area. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21555143

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. observed employee serving food with no hair restraint. Employee put hair in a bun. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21555147

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked containers above three compartment sink. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at front counter. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21555137

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Warning

21-04-4

Detail 21555149

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-08-4

Detail 21555135

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mens bathroom sink faucet loose and entire faucet moves when turning handle Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21555138

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen area. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21555146

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen and preparation room Warning

Nov 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 20677702

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed turkey stored in thank you bags in the reach in freezer

08A-13-5

Detail 20677700

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed container with raw eggs residue on cover container of cooked beans on prep table . Operator removed Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 20677705

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed crate of eggs on prep table less than 1 hr per operator . Operator added to reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20677706

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled , interior of oven soiled

27-18-4

Detail 20677701

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. None observed in the restaurant. Took a long period of time Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20677698

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the walk in cooler

08B-47-4

Detail 20677704

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of bacon / plastic containers of juices etc in the walk in cooler floor

08B-12-5

Detail 20677699

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of pico de Gallo and cooked container of pork in the reach in cooler uncovered . Operator cover Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 20677703

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen

Jul 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20374839

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over cooked beans in the walk in cooler. Operator readjusted the product Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 20374844

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic n oil (78°F - Cold Holding) under prep table shelving in the kitchen less than 2 hrs per operator. Operator added to the reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20374840

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20374842

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pans of cooked beans in the walk in cooler made yesterday per operator

14-09-4

Detail 20374841

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

21-12-4

Detail 20374843

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed white towel on fryer.