Rainbow Cafeteria

1898 W 8 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010 · Permanent Food Service · License 2317398

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 86 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 28, 2026

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.High priority · fixed on the spot · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 28 routine inspection
2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 7 basic (1 repeat)
-14
Safety score86

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Aug282026

Routine inspection

9 violations found

First visitAug 28, 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:
- 2 High priority
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Observed Raw pork (51°F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per chef from the day before. Stop Sale issued. Operator discarded during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed Raw pork (51°F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per chef from the day before. Stop Sale issued. Operator discarded during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic7
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Observed sugar container not identified next to coffee machine at front counter. Operator identified during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- 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 freezers at storage room located 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 on top of preparation table in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee clean microwave during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  Observed hole on ceiling tile located above back door at kitchen area.
  Ceiling tile missing.
  Observed ceiling tile missing located above back door at kitchen area.
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  Observed on cook line at kitchen area.
- Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  Observed at kitchen area.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.