Cafe Taberna INC
7939 W 28 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33016 · Permanent Food Service · License 2321986
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 4 routine inspection5 high priority (3 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (1 repeat), 15 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-40
- Safety score60
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 4, 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.
24 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Observed ajiaco soup (47°F/46°F cooling) inside of walk in cooler as per operator cooked one day before.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.
Observed ajiaco soup (47°F/46°F cooling) inside of walk in cooler, as per operator cooked one day before.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed chemicals stored over service utensils in front service area. Operator removed bottles from utensils.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Operator renewed license during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Observed for employees named Katherine and Darling as per operator employed for one month.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Provided handout to operator.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed spray bottles next to 3 compartment sink unlabeled. Also observed unlabeled bottle in front service area.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 7 persons working at the same time with no certified manager present.
Basic15
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed containers of seasoning, salt, and pepper on cook line unlabeled.
Repeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed beef soup (42°F - Cold Holding) inside of walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered with plastic wrap.
Fixed on the spot
Food stored on floor.
Observed sugar canes, plant foods, and multiple beverages stored on floor of walk in cooler. Also observed bulks of rice and beans stored on floor in front of reach in cooler. Observed two bottles of vegetable oil placed on floor. Operator removed bulks and placed on buckets away from floor.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed on cutting board in front line cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed rusted shelves inside of reach in cooler located in front of cook line. Observed rusted shelves inside of reach in freezer in front of line cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed inside reach in freezer in front of prep line area.
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes without rinsing before sanitizing.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed inside of reach in cooler and freezer located inside of kitchen area soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed multiple stacked aluminum bowls in shelf in front of 3 compartment sink with water residue/wet nesting. Coached operator on procedures of how to properly air dry utensils.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed at mens restroom. Observed at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Observed bug zapper next to hood over food prep area. Operator removed bug zapper.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed hole in ceiling on top of reach in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee cellphone on prep shelf above front line cooler. Operator removed phone from shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Observed mop inside of bucket next to reach in cooler. Operator took to outdoor mop sink and properly stored to dry.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.