Tostao Cafe Restaurant
1520-1536 E 4th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338099
What drove the grade
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 27 routine inspection2 intermediate, 1 basic-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Licensing inspection
- First visitSep 15, 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.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed on hand wash sink at kitchen area.
Basic2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed gap on back door at office next to kitchen area. Also observed gap on the back door next to bathrooms.
Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Observed at kitchen area.
Earlier inspections 1
A93Routine inspection3 violations Warning issued
- First visitJul 27, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed no quaternary test kit available at the time of inspection.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certified food manager certificate for Doisy Felipe expired 06/14/2026. As per operator he is the only food manager working at the time of inspection.
Basic1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed at men's bathroom.
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.