Cafeteria Raul
1800 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010 · Permanent Food Service · License 2311810
What drove the grade
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 16 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 11 basic (7 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 16, 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.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed hand wash sink blocked with chest freezer and reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified over three compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee identified during inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic11
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed salt container not identified on preparation table next to slicer machine at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed ham stored uncovered inside reach in cooler next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
Food stored on floor.
Observed plastic containers of sauces stored on the floor next to mop sink at kitchen area.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer next to fryers at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed microwave interior soiled above white chest freezer next to fryers at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler next to hand wash sink at front counter. Also observed white chest freezer gasket soiled next to fryers at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
Observed clean spatula and strainers stored between wall and three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed walls soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed hole on ceiling tile at kitchen area and storage area at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed vents soiled on ceiling at kitchen area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Observed all around kitchen area.
Repeat 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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.