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 94 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 15 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 9 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on November 17, 2025 shows 15 observation rows: 3 critical, 3 major, and 9 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chest freezer ice buildup.
- [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.
- [33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2025
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed atHand sink at preparation/storage room no soap available. Operator provided soap.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board grooved, by slicer.
- [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.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled
- [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.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at preparation/storage room no sign posted.
- [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- [13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing Gold wrist jewelry, wrist watch while preparing and serving food.
- [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.
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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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