Las Cuatro Esquinas Cafeteria
1001 E 27 St, Hialeah, FL 33013 · Permanent Food Service · License 2327729
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 6 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 8 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 6, 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.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed clean plates being stored inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Basic8
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Observed in use tongs being stored on top preparation table next to oven. Employee removed , and provided clean one during inspection and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with pitted rust behind front counter. Employee covered shelves with aluminum foil during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed wet towel on top preparation table . Employee removed and stored inside sanitizer bucket.
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 at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed boxes with to go cups being stored on the floor next to ladies bathroom. Employee removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage can overflowing garbage.
Observed thrash can next to main entrance overflowing.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Observed on the ground discarded cardboard boxes . Employee removed and stored inside dumpster.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed ceiling tiles in despair next to men bathroom.
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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.