EPICENTRO CAFE HIALEAH
5006 W 12 AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33012
License #2315946
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →EPICENTRO CAFE HIALEAH in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.3 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 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 6 critical, 2 major, 10 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil at water 90F. Operator replaced water at 138F
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation tables at kitchen.
- [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed two faucets on mop sink, no vacuum breaker.
- [14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed black plastic containers used to store sugar, flour, beans. No food grade .
- [48-04-4] Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed an LP gas tank inside kitchen.
- [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs stored over a box of unwashed tomatoes. Operator stored shell eggs on bottom shelf, under tomatoes box.
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