LA RUEDA CAFETERIA
5962 W 16 AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33012
License #2315680
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →LA RUEDA CAFETERIA in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 17, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 3 critical, 2 major, 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed approximately 2 dozen eggs on top of preparation table table at front counter, operator placed shell eggs inside refrigerator for proper storage.
- [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed bag with single serve containers stored on the floor at storage area, employee stored SS containers six inches above the floor.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed on top of preparation table front counter can of roach killer insecticide. Operator removed and stored properly.
- [33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2025
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at preparation/storage room no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board grooved, by slicer.
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LA RUEDA CAFETERIA looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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