Suave Supermarket
3001 E 4 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33013 · Permanent Food Service · License 2337572
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 routine inspection3 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 6 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 25, 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
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed coins and dollars bills inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels inside customer bathroom. Manager provided during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Observed paper towels dispenser not working inside customer bathroom. Manager added paper towels to dispenser.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed bag of rice being stored floor under 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed cut marks on white cutting board at prep area. Manager discarded during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup inside domestic fridge in prep area.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed inside microwave soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed oven burners soiled with grease .
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.