Cafe la Clave
1000 E 47 St, Hialeah, FL 33013 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333174
What drove the grade
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 16 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 8 basic-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 24, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
- First visitJul 16, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Observed probe thermometer soiled with grease at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
Observed at kitchen area. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed can opener soiled with sauce residue at prep area.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic8
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Observed tongs stored on preparation table next to flat bread grill. Employee removed and stored on clean container.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed white cutting board with cut marks at prep area. Manager discarded during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris behind front counter, employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed reach in cooler interior soiled with juice and food debris at cook line.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in cooler door and side soiled with grease.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom facility in disrepair.
Observed women toilet lid broken.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling tiles soiled worn water marks inside men bathroom.
Fixed on the spot
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed grease residue under cooking equipment , also observed food residue under metal racks inside walk in cooler.
Reading this report
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.