CAFETERIA RAUL
1800 PALM AVE, HIALEAH, FL 330102600
License #2311810
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →CAFETERIA RAUL in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 4 critical, 3 major, 11 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [11-27-4] 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.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table and mop sink not stored in sanitizer solution at kitchen area.
- [24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean metal containers stored on the floor next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen area.
- [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen and front counter preparation area.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on shelf at kitchen area.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken container stored on top of raw beef container inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Chef identified during inspection. Also observed 2 sugar containers not identified next to coffee machine at front counter area. Employee identified during inspection.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with a case of oil at kitchen area.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle container degreaser not labeled at 3 compartment sink at kitchen area.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezers a kitchen area and front counter area.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed all around kitchen area.
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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