Xplosion Cafe
2601 W 76 St, Hialeah, FL 33016 · Permanent Food Service · License 2320612
What drove the grade
Expired 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 Oct 20 routine inspection1 intermediate, 5 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 20, 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.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed expired chlorine test kit 11/2024
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed cut avocado not covered stored on the front counter reach in cooler, observed croquettes, white rice, shredded lettuce not covered stored in the kitchen reach in cooler.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed front floor soiled behind kitchen equipments.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed cellphone on the slicer. Employee put phone away.
Fixed on the spot
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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.