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Failing Health Score
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MR CACHAPA HIALEAH in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 36.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 32 total violations — 8 critical, 6 major, 18 minor.
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The latest inspection on October 22, 2026 shows 27 observation rows: 8 critical, 4 major, and 15 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet lids piled up inside of plastic container in storage rack next to kitchen hand washing sink.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside of yellow bucket. Observed mop on floor not in use.
- [53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Sara expired.
- [41-18-4] Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed 3 compartment with chlorine solution at 200 ppm. Coached operator on proper chlorine solution for ware washing.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed corn mix on floor inside walk in cooler.
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked smoked beef (55F/53°F- Cooling); was cooked from the day before as per operator, located in walk in cooler.
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicha beverage prepared more than 24 hours as per operator located at the sliding door reach in cooler front service area.
- [03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Observed cooked smoked beef (55F/53°F- Cooling); was cooked from the day before as per operator, located in walk in cooler.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (47F - Cold Holding); for less than 4 hours as per operator located, located in open lid reach in cooler across of the cook line.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready pico de gallo in reach in cooler.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork belly inside reach in cooler. Operator properly stored chicken on bottom, pork on top
- [12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from plastic water bottle in front service area. Coached operator regarding cross contamination.
- [12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server, pick up dirty dishes from customers, took to ware washing area then engaged in serving beverages to customers without washing hands. Coached employee on proper handwashing procedures.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal and plastic bowl inside salt container in dry storage area.
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in thank you bag inside walk in freezer.
- [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple clean plastic containers on storage rack with old labels.
- [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board in front of 3 compartment sink.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine located next to espresso machine in front service area soiled.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed double door reach in cooler soiled.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple prep tables and food containers with soil debris.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hood soiled. Also observed exteriors of two salt containers underneath prep table soiled.
- [29-38-4] Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed no backflow preventer on hose Bibb next to 3 compartment sink.
- [29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet cold water handle on 3 compartment sink.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils on handwashing sink, front counter area next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed utensils from handwashing sink.
- [32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to kitchen handwashing sink. Operator cleared water up with squeegee.
- [36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed torn floor in three compartment sink area.
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