CAFE COLON

Name: CAFE COLON
Address: 969 PALM AVE, HIALEAH, FL, 33010, US
Rating: 56.1

969 PALM AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33010

License #2326050

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56.1 Grade F / 100

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CAFE COLON in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 56.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 1 critical, 9 major, 21 minor.

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[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink at establishment.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[22-20-5] 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.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed holes on ceiling tiles at kitchen area.

Warning Issued
[10-12-5] 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.
[23-03-4] 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.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Operator provided paper towel during inspection.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[41-17-4] 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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed oil case stored on the floor at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed preparation table rusty at kitchen area.
[24-26-4] 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.
[22-20-5] 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.
[27-16-4] 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.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink at establishment.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored on top of unwashed limes at walk in cooler.
[11-26-1] 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.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezers at kitchen area and front counter.

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