Hialeah, Miami-Dade County

CAFE COLON

969 PALM AVE, Hialeah, FL 33010

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 20, 2026
City
Hialeah
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.

May 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 9Total: 9

22-20-5

Detail 24448037

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance at front counter. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 24448045

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area. Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 24448040

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed holes on ceiling tiles at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Ceiling tile missing. Observed holes on ceiling tiles at kitchen area. Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 24448043

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24448044

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezers at kitchen area and front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezers at kitchen area and front counter. Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 24448042

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended

51-18-6

Detail 24448038

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: No copy of latest inspection report available. Time Extended

29-27-4

Detail 24448039

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink at establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink at establishment. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24448041

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler at kitchen area. Time Extended

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 8Basic: 13Total: 22

08A-04-5

Detail 24443108

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored on top of unwashed limes at walk in cooler. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24443100

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 and print to operator during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-06-4

Detail 24443111

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 78 degrees Fahrenheit at kitchen area. Operator let the water run for over 3 minutes. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24443097

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Operator provided paper towel during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

05-08-4

Detail 24443104

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

11-26-1

Detail 24443115

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 Yudeiky R. with no employee health agreement. As per operator working for less than a week. Provided and print employee health agreement during inspection. Employee signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-31-4

Detail 24443110

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed preparation table rusty at kitchen area. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24443106

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not labeled next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24443099

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 78 degrees Fahrenheit at kitchen area. Operator let the water run for over 3 minutes. Observed no hot water in the whole establishment. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24443102

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

36-37-5

Detail 24443114

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 24443107

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed holes on ceiling tiles at kitchen area. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24443103

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

24-26-4

Detail 24443113

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pots stored on the floor under preparation table at kitchen area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24443116

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil case stored on the floor at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24443096

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezers at kitchen area and front counter. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 24443095

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops on top of dirty surface on top of ice machine at front counter. Operator washed and stored inside clean container at front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-11-4

Detail 24443109

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 24443105

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 24443101

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink at establishment. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24443112

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area. Also observed chest freezer gasket soiled next to walk in cooler at kitchen area. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24443098

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler at kitchen area. Warning

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 24147170

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking pot inside hand sink. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24147171

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at employee restroom. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24147172

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not properly labeled next to hand sink.operator properly labeled. Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 24147173

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at employee restroom. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24147169

Basic - Food stored on floor. On case of lemons stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator placed at 6 inches from floor. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24147175

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to washing area,

23-03-4

Detail 24147174

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed small chest freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen.

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

22-20-5

Detail 23467802

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 23467798

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

08B-38-4

Detail 23467797

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 4 cases of water stored on the floor, near the walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 23467800

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.

22-16-4

Detail 23467799

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors standing reach in cooler interior soiled. Repeat Violation

32-17-4

Detail 23467801

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken at the men's bathroom.

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 23052710

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork belly over case of tomato, located at walk in cooler.

22-20-5

Detail 23052712

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 23052708

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

14-69-4

Detail 23052707

Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer, located near the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23052711

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at men's bathroom. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23052709

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.

Jun 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 22926861

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-37-5

Detail 22926859

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22926860

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic containers with oil stored on the floor near the preparation area.

14-69-4

Detail 22926857

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.

31B-04-4

Detail 22926858

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at men's, and women's bathroom.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 14

29-42-4

Detail 22629655

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

11-07-5

Detail 22629648

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. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22629657

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.

27-06-4

Detail 22629658

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 22629656

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

11-26-1

Detail 22629654

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.

16-07-4

Detail 22629645

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.

24-07-4

Detail 22629653

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22629647

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen fryers.

05-09-4

Detail 22629649

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Kitchen RIC.

22-16-4

Detail 22629652

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

08B-12-5

Detail 22629651

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cook food not covered inside Walk in cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 22629646

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

21-09-4

Detail 22629650

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Repeat Violation

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-07-5

Detail 21670519

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.

05-08-4

Detail 21670517

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

23-24-4

Detail 21670520

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

24-05-4

Detail 21670518

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

21-09-4

Detail 21670516

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

Apr 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 21026089

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ham inside the walk-in cooler. Operator stored eggs properly at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21026087

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of onions stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. Operator stored onions properly at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21026088

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ham inside the walk-in cooler not covered. Operator covered ham during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 20728552

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Yasiel Pereda. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: During the time of the callback inspection observed manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Yasiel Pereda. Time Extended

Dec 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

01B-02-5

Detail 20723476

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside of the double door reach-in cooler located inside the kitchen, Vegetable mix (50 - Cold Holding); chorizo (51 - Cold Holding); smoked ham (50 - Cold Holding). As per operator chorizo, smoke ham and vegetable mix were stored inside the reach-in cooler since the day before.

03A-02-5

Detail 20723479

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of the double door reach-in cooler located inside the kitchen, Vegetable mix (50 - Cold Holding); chorizo (51 - Cold Holding); smoked ham (50 - Cold Holding). As per operator chorizo, smoke ham and vegetable mix were stored inside the reach-in cooler since the day before.

53A-01-7

Detail 20723477

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Yasiel Pereda.

14-74-7

Detail 20723480

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed double door reach-in cooler located inside the kitchen, ambient temperature at 50°F).

08B-12-5

Detail 20723478

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed opened package of cheese inside of the walk-in cooler not covered.