DELICIAS DE LA HABANA
2100 PALM AVE, Hialeah, FL, 33010
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 20, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 22
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (22)
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked Yucca (45 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 4 hours.
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Minced garlic in oil (72F - Cold Holding) on top of preparation table at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator stored properly for rapid cooling during inspection. Also observed Cooked Yucca (45 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of vegetables and gallon of milk at reach in cooler at kitchen area hen area. Employee stored eggs properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 12B-07-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
Basic
- 40-06-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 1 employee purse stored on top of rice container under preparation table at kitchen area. Also observed employees food stored on top of establishment food inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Basic
- 13-07-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing several rings at kitchen area.
Basic
- 16-13-5
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Basic
- 35B-01-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic
- 08B-38-4
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of oil stored on the floor next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer at kitchen area. Also observed inside mini reach in cooler at front counter.
Basic
- 22-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on shelf at kitchen area.
Basic
- 05-09-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside hot holding unit at front counter.
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
Basic
- 21-10-4Corrected on site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 02D-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified under preparation table at kitchen area.
Basic
- 11-27-4
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4RepeatCorrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 16-37-1
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection.
Intermediate
- 36-36-4
Ceiling tile missing.
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed next to hood system at kitchen area.
Basic
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel inside paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink at kitchen area. Also observed no paper towel at hand wash sink at front counter.
Intermediate
- 36-37-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area.
Basic
- 36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 1 ceiling tile with water damage at kitchen area.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.