HIDALGOS CAFETERIA & RESTAURANT

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 no food handler for employee Angelica, has been working more than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: No training for employee Angelica. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee reporting agreement for employee Angelica, has been working more than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Observed no employee reporting agreement for employee Angelica, has been working more than 60 days. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 and cooked beef steak held more than 24 hrs not date marked in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee dated food during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Still observed cooked food held more than 24 hrs not date marked. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in standing unit at dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Still observed. Employee removed cardboard during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior at dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Still observed. Employee starts cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cut tomatoes in side chest freezer at dry storage area, operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork dated 10/24 in reach in cooler at kitchen area, operator discard during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork dated 10/24 in reach in cooler at kitchen area, operator discard during inspection.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per operator less than 3 hours.

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. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm); employee discarded and replaced . Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on preparation table at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen area.

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulated on hood filters at kitchen area.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit at dry storage area.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observe raw tripe stored on nonfood grade bags on reach in freezer.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe pork and vegetables (128F - Hot Holding); tripe stew (127F - Hot Holding) on steam table, as per employee breakfast was ending 30 minutes ago and steamer was turned off. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked pork,steak,beans and rice containers not dated on reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observe dirty cardboard on reach in freezer at dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observe raw pork (frozen)container stored outside next to back door by dry storage area, operator moved container to kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe tamales container stored on kitchen floor, employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets in all units at kitchen area, also at dry storage area.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe personal opened can soda in reach in cooler shelves at dry storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe at kitchen area, also at dry storage area.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe cooked steak (frozen) on preparation table, employee moved to reach in cooler. Also observe raw pork (frozen) on standing water, employee discarded water and moved raw pork to reach in cooler at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observe at kitchen area.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observe at kitchen area. Employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on reach in freezer at dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink stored on preparation table at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Still observed. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit at kitchen area near back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Still observed. Employee starts cleaning during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Still observed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked steak (118F - Hot Holding) on preparation table, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved food to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes inside front counter HWS, Corrected On-Site

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

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 training for Ingrid Chavez dated on 03/03/2024.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef soup,cooked beans and cooked yellow rice not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per employee from previous day.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on unit next to back door at kitchen.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on reach in cooler at dry storage area.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen area. Also at dry storage area.

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed raw tripe packages (frozen) in standing water and on floor at the back of the restaurant next to chest freezer., as per employee less than 30 minutes. Employee moved food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked pork pot, a case of dry chiles and a case of raw meat on kitchen area, employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in cooler at dry storage area.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tripe packages (frozen) in standing water at the back of the restaurant, as per employee less than 30 minutes. Employee moved food. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Still observed. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 no training for Ingrid, has been working over 60 days. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Still observed no training for Ingrid. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler next to back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of white chest freezer at dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Still observed. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at DM at 0 ppm. Operator was informed that they need to use the three compartment sink to sanitize. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed dishwasher machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked beef at reach in freezer located at storage area. And raw fish over vegetables at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed raw liver, raw fish stored over cooked beef at reach in cooler. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs on preparation table at room temperature. As per manager for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the shell eggs to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed shell eggs on preparation table at room temperature. As per manager for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the shells eggs to the reach in cooler. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed wall vents soiled above mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed wall vents soiled above mop sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some floor tiles in disrepair at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed some floor tiles in disrepair at kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf under preparation table soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed shelf under preparation table soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled at storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled at storage room. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall not smooth, nonabsorbent between three compartment sink and mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed wall not smooth, nonabsorbent between three compartment sink and mop sink. Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at 0ppm.Employee set up 3 compartment sink during inspection. Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed portioned food in no food-grade bags in reach in cooler at the back of the establishment.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in preparation table. Employee moved to reach in cooler unit during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken soup (54F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler. As per manager food was prepared and stored 1 day ago. Manager discarded during inspection.

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty plastic container inside of front hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection. Also food residue inside of kitchen hand wash sink.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked steak,chicken,beans and beef soup not date marked stored in reach in cooler over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of food under equipment in kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed bags or raw onions stored in patio at the back of the establishment.

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 in sugar container at the front. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom of preparation table in kitchen area.

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table and front counter.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed white Togo plastic bag using to stored tortillas.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator made the payment over the phone and the confirmation number is 1340121 Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above vegetables inside the refrigerator in the back room area. The operator removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored on the prep table. Per operator, held less than 20 minutes. They moved the eggs to the cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

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

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

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a pot with tamales on the floor in the kitchen area. Advised, the operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site

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

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

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Ed plastic Togo bag using to stored foods inside the chest freezer. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen area. The operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed togo containers stored on the floor in storage room. The operator removed the items from the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken stored inside the refrigerator not covered. Advised, the operator put the cover on the item. Corrected On-Site