Hialeah, Miami-Dade County

REY CAFETERIA 1

1055 E 41 ST, Hialeah, FL 33013

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
5 Basic
Dec 2, 2025
City
Hialeah
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-34-5

Detail 24219310

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling inside bathroom soiled with water marks.

24-05-4

Detail 24219307

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates on top preparation table not inverted, manager inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24219306

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-73-4

Detail 24219308

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food at cook line. Employee swept floor clean during inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24219309

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing in standing water inside metal container in preparation table. Coached employee on proper thawing method, Employee removed to 3 compartment sink and turned in running water to thaw. Corrected On-Site

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-12-5

Detail 23880330

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer soiled with grease. Manager cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23880331

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink , employee cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23880335

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go cup being used to dispense flour , manager discarded and replaced with proper container with handle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23880334

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

24-05-4

Detail 23880333

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils not inverted inside plastic container at preparation table. Manager inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23880336

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing behind front counter. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23880332

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with mashed potatoes powder not labeled on top of preparation table. Employee labeled properly. Corrected On-Site

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

24-05-4

Detail 23425817

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils not inverted on top preparation table. Manager inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23425818

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer.

02D-03-4

Detail 23425820

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed flan without any label, lacking information.

31B-04-4

Detail 23425819

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Manager posted sign during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23425816

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle water inside reach in cooler under preparation table across from oven. Manager removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site

35B-09-4

Detail 23425815

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - Observed small hole on back door screen door.

21-07-4

Detail 23425814

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 1st -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); 2nd-Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22988557

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked pork over unwashed vegetables inside reach in cooler next to preparation table. Manager removed product and stored it properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22988558

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at dispenser located at men's bathroom , employee provided paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 22988559

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on premises. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22988560

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic spray bottle containing coking oil not labeled on top preparation table . Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-18-4

Detail 22686791

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed 3 compartment sink Chlorine 200+ Ppm Employee diluted sanitizer solution with more water. Chlorine sanitizer 100 Ppm. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22686794

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

10-20-4

Detail 22686792

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at kitchen .

38-07-4

Detail 22686790

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen above preparation tables and steamer, light tubes no shields.

02D-01-5

Detail 22686793

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled. Manager labeled sugar container. Corrected On-Site

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-04-5

Detail 22154393

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above raw tomato's inside reach in cooler, employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22154390

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated steak (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 4 hours, employee add ice during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 22154389

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored over food in preparation table, employee removed during inspection.

21-04-4

Detail 22154391

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22154392

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 15

08A-04-5

Detail 21819427

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above unwashed veggies in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Managers stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21819436

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 form during inspection.

31B-02-4

Detail 21819429

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Manager restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21819433

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 form during inspection.

14-14-4

Detail 21819431

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed in coffee station.

32-04-4

Detail 21819424

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21819438

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in shelve above preparation table. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21819430

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored in shelves above preparation table. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21819434

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in screen door in kitchen area.

10-20-4

Detail 21819435

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21819432

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen area.

22-08-4

Detail 21819437

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

36-02-5

Detail 21819426

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

21-12-4

Detail 21819428

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the front counter.

02D-01-5

Detail 21819425

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and vinegar bottles not labeled with common name in kitchen area. Also sugar container at the front counter. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 16

12A-27-4

Detail 21387923

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.

08A-20-5

Detail 21387930

High Priority - 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 in 3 door reach in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21387917

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw steak (44F - Cold Holding). Manager moved to reach in freezer to cool down temperature. As per employee food was marinated 30 minutes ago. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21387920

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked, as per manager food was prepared 1 day ago.

32-04-4

Detail 21387932

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in women bathroom.

36-51-4

Detail 21387931

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed fan in kitchen with accumulation of dust/grease.

36-34-5

Detail 21387925

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling in kitchen area.

40-06-5

Detail 21387922

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored above food in preparation table, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21387926

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in screen door in kitchen area.

36-22-4

Detail 21387919

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under water heater.

21-04-4

Detail 21387918

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

22-08-4

Detail 21387921

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave in kitchen area.

25-06-4

Detail 21387924

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates on shelves not inverted in kitchen area.

08B-12-5

Detail 21387927

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food on steam table not covered.

06-01-5

Detail 21387928

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish (frozen) in preparation table. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21387929

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread crumbs and potatoes sticks containers not labeled with common name in preparation table.

Dec 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 20696390

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container with vitamins on shelving over prep table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20696393

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw fish over container of cut lettuce in the reach in cooler. Operator readjusted the product Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20696389

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20696391

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottles of water on shelving above prep table

23-03-4

Detail 20696392

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

06-01-5

Detail 20696394

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container of ham thawing at room temperature. Operator put product into reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken

Jul 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 20347531

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. None observed in the kitchen

24-05-4

Detail 20347533

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

40-06-5

Detail 20347530

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on shelving over prep table

08B-38-4

Detail 20347528

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on the kitchen floor. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 20347529

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelving Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20347532

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table. Operator removed