Simon Cafeteria
1001 E 52 St, Hialeah, FL 33013 · Permanent Food Service · License 2312567
What drove the grade
Required employee training expired for all employees.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 4, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 12, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed box mixed vegetables inside handwashing sink at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gladis Rodriguez, Yaimora Del Toro. Certificate expired 03-20-2026.
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed box of green plantains being stored on the floor at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed reach cooler soiled with standing water behind front counter. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Screen in door torn/in poor repair - Observed back door screen with hole .
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed air vent soiled with dark substance at cook line.
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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.