Hialeah, Miami-Dade County

CAFETERIA TONITA

1625 PALM AVE STE 4, Hialeah, FL 33010

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Jul 15, 2024
City
Hialeah
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
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.

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 22975140

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over pizza stored inside the glass reach in cooler, located at front counter. Employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22975142

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed nacatamales stored inside the glass reach in cooler without dated marked. As per operator food was prepared 2 day before the inspection.

36-17-5

Detail 22975144

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By the dry storage.

36-24-5

Detail 22975141

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall by the dry storage.

14-69-4

Detail 22975145

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.

02D-01-5

Detail 22975143

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with sugar and coffee without labels, located at coffee station.

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-17-5

Detail 22873022

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the dry storage. Time Extended

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 22711868

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken inside plastic to go bag stored inside the chest freezer, located at dry storage.

08A-05-6

Detail 22711876

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over cheese, and bread inside reach in cooler, located at cooking line. Employee removed items, and placed it correctly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22711872

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bread pudding (56 F cold holding). As per employee for less the 2 hours. Employee placed item inside the reach in cooler.

53A-02-7

Detail 22711875

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

53B-01-5

Detail 22711874

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Liuba Navarro, keidi Antunes with no food handlers training certification. As per employee hire for more than 4 months.

40-06-5

Detail 22711870

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of cutting board, located near the coffe machine . Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22711877

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put on a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22711871

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the dry storage.

08B-38-4

Detail 22711869

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor under the three compartment sink. Employee removed it and place it correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22711873

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located near the three compartment sink.

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01A-05-4

Detail 22351506

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed fish inside a plastic bag stored in reach in freezer, operator is unable to provide invoice.

03B-01-6

Detail 22351505

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gallo pinto (122°F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain (106°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator increased hot holding equipment. Corrective Action Taken

05-03-4

Detail 22351504

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.

53B-13-5

Detail 22351503

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee name Liuva Navarro with no food handle certificate, with more than 2 months of being hired.

08B-38-4

Detail 22351508

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar container on dry storage floor.

21-07-4

Detail 22351507

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside sanitation solutions of 0 ppm, operator add chlorine. Recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 21918371

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: No chemical test kit provided. Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 21918370

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Still observed Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21918369

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 2023-04-07: Still observed. Time Extended

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

03B-01-6

Detail 21916240

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Moro (122°F - Hot Holding) on top of preparation table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed the food items in steam table. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21916242

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

51-14-7

Detail 21916248

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 2 covered grill, one uncovered grill, preparation table, clean pans and lids, under blue tent outside in the back area. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 21916249

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 21916250

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

24-24-4

Detail 21916238

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed multiple clean pan, aluminum lids on preparation table storage outside under blue ten no fully enclosed. Warning

16-13-5

Detail 21916245

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes without sanitation solutions. Operator properly set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solutions at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-43-4

Detail 21916239

Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed beans inside a plastic container no cover on top of preparation table located outside under a blue tent, not fully enclosed. Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 21916251

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice on front line floor. Warning

08B-60-4

Detail 21916241

Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed beans inside a plastic container on top of preparation table located outside under a blue tent, not fully enclosed. Admin Complaint

21-07-4

Detail 21916237

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitation bucket at 200+ ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 21916243

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator properly stored it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 10

01A-05-4

Detail 21622211

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed cheese, cream cheese unable to provide source/ no invoice. Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 21622215

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on top of the microwave, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. Warning

01B-04-5

Detail 21622217

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed cheese, cream cheese unable to provide source/ no invoice. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21622213

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (106°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, located in steam table at the front line. Operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 21622212

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21622218

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Liuba, Ruth with more than 2 months of been hired. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21622214

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled soap during inspection. Warning

16-28-4

Detail 21622216

Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed 2 compartment sink added on the outside of the establishment, operator have 3 compartment sink inside restaurant. Operator contacted plumber technician to remove the 2 compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21622210

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to three compartment sink. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 21622209

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

Feb 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 20715523

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese (51°F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (70°F - Cold Holding); milk desserts (68°F - Cold Holding) inside of the reach-in cooler located at the front counter area. As per operator less than 4 hours. Operator placed food in an ice bath during the inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: During the time of the callback inspection observed American cheese (48°F - Cold Holding); milk (45°F - Cold Holding); corn tamales (48°F - Cold Holding); chorizo (48°F - Cold Holding) inside of the reach-in cooler located at the front counter area. Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 20715522

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lisseth Reyes. As per operator employee Lisseth Reyes has been working at the establishment 30 days ago. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: During the time of the callback inspection observed manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lisseth Reyes. Time Extended

Dec 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20711258

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese (51°F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (70°F - Cold Holding); milk desserts (68°F - Cold Holding) inside of the reach-in cooler located at the front counter area. As per operator less than 4 hours. Operator placed food in an ice bath during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20711260

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (125°F - Hot Holding, reheated at 165°F); beef soup (129°F - Hot Holding, reheated at 165°F); inside of the steam table located at the front counter area. Operator reheated beef and soup during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-25-4

Detail 20711263

High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed tracking powder pesticide on the floor inside the dry storage room.

31A-11-4

Detail 20711259

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a plastic container at the hand washing sink located at the front counter area. Operator coached employee about proper use of the hand washing sink during the time of the inspection. Employee finished wash plastic container at the triple sink. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 20711261

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lisseth Reyes. As per operator employee Lisseth Reyes has been working at the establishment 30 days ago.

50-09-4

Detail 20711262

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.