Tu Cocinita Catering
2430 W 8 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010 · Catering · License 2329751
What drove the grade
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 17 routine inspection5 basic (1 repeat)-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 17, 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed rusted shelves in second walk in cooler, where milk yogurts and fruit trays are stored
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup up inside walk in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Observed door handles in walk in coolers and freezer soiled.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed at kitchen under table by ice machine.
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.