F&M Cafeteria
12085 W Okeechobee Rd, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016 · Permanent Food Service · License 2319627
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 21 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 basic (1 repeat)-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Observed raw chicken stored, no separated from raw beef , inside vertical freezer front counter. Operator arranged animal proteins according to minimum cooking parameters.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at 3 compartment sink, Triple Sink (Chlorine 25ppm), operator added chlorine sanitizer to solution, Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
Observed at front area, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) operator diluted solution with water, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed utensils on water at 100°F. Operator placed utensils in hot water at 140°F.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Repeat violation
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.