Hialeah, Miami-Dade County

LIFES FLAVOR CAFE SWEET

1840 W 49TH STREET #104, Hialeah, FL 33012

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Feb 2, 2026
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.

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24340463

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over open bag with plantains. Operator moved plantains to different shelf away from raw fish. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 24340464

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above coffee preparation area.

22-16-4

Detail 24340467

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

25-05-4

Detail 24340466

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cups and lids stored on the floor , front counter. Operator stored SS items six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24340465

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

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-03-5

Detail 23985472

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed a dozen shell eggs on top of prep table, ambient temperature. Manager stated they been out for 35 minutes. Manager put shell eggs inside reach in cooler for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

14-14-4

Detail 23985476

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

36-06-4

Detail 23985474

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the floor. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23985475

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on prep tables cutting board. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23985477

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 23985478

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled, food debris. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23985473

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with single serve cups stored on the floor. Operator stored as cups six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31B-03-4

Detail 23519234

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided hand soap. Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 23519236

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at kitchen table.

36-34-5

Detail 23519235

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

36-73-4

Detail 23519233

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under tables at kitchen. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23519231

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled, food debris.

25-05-4

Detail 23519237

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve cups stored on the floor Operator stored box with cups six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23519232

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

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 23074767

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

14-09-4

Detail 23074769

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Observed white cutting board grooved . Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23074768

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22732248

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled, veggie cutter, and cutting boards at kitchen soiled.

36-73-4

Detail 22732249

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen floor soil

23-03-4

Detail 22732251

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler at kitchen soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 22732250

Basic - Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-37-5

Detail 22389382

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22389385

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 22389386

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing next to front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing next to front counter. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22389384

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on sandwich preparation station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed grooved cutting board on sandwich preparation station. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22389383

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door glass in beverage cooler at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed broken door glass in beverage cooler at front counter. Time Extended

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 9Total: 17

03B-01-6

Detail 22217475

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spinach empanada (130F - Hot Holding) hot box at front counter. Operator moved the empanada to kitchen to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-15-5

Detail 22217489

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) At kitchen. Operator set up sanitizer bucket again at 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22217478

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. Observed no procedures or plans for vomit and diarrhea events. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22217486

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on preparation table and preparation table soiled, also in use cutting board soiled on sandwich preparation station. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22217483

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning sponge inside hand wash sink located next to the three compartment sink in kitchen area. Operator removed the sponge. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22217488

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

11-26-1

Detail 22217479

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. Observed no health employee agreement available. Warning

14-14-4

Detail 22217474

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used at coffee preparation area in front counter. Warning

36-06-4

Detail 22217477

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the kitchen floor. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 22217484

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22217490

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 22217487

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing next to front counter. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22217480

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on sandwich preparation station. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22217485

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door glass in beverage cooler at front counter. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22217482

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at kitchen. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22217476

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler under sandwich located at kitchen area. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22217481

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with salt not properly labeled on top of refrigerator at kitchen area. Warning

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 21857471

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside reach in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef. Manager stored raw chicken on bottom shelf under raw beef. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21857472

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 21857469

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.

36-06-4

Detail 21857474

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

22-16-4

Detail 21857470

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

25-05-4

Detail 21857473

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve cups stored on the floor. Employee stored single serve box six in above the floor. Corrected On-Site

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-01-6

Detail 21285718

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked cooked white rice (90F - Hot Holding) as per operator has been cooked approximately 45 minutes, operator returned to the rice cooker and reheated to 190F.

22-02-4

Detail 21285723

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

23-24-4

Detail 21285717

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

36-32-5

Detail 21285721

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with watermark by front counter.

36-73-4

Detail 21285720

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located in the kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 21285722

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

22-16-4

Detail 21285719

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

Jan 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

02D-01-5

Detail 20762793

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container with sugar no identified.

Jul 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

12A-16-4

Detail 20316069

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee moving equipment and organizing kitchen ingredients and then begin preparing food without washing hands. Employee reminded of proper hand washing procedures when changing tasks to food preparation. Employee stopped to was hands properly. Corrected On-Site

13-02-4

Detail 20316068

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee at front counter engaged in food preparation without effective hair restraint.

22-08-4

Detail 20316064

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

14-36-5

Detail 20316063

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed crack in the bottom of white over/under cooler located in the kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 20316067

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on both reach in freezer and over/under kitchen coolers and also on the exterior are soiled. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20316066

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in white over/under cooler in kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 20316065

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls behind the microwave oven, storage rack next to it, behind reach in freezer and behind meat slicer is soiled. Repeat Violation