LAS MARGARITAS CAFETERIA
1385 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
- 17
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (17)
- 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 Natural Minced Garlic (76F - Cold Holding) on top of preparation table at kitchen area. As per operator stored outside for less than 2 hours. Employee stored inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6CriticalCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Onions (130F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at front counter. Operator removed and reheated during inspection Cooked Onions (167F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 29-34-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back storage area next to kitchen.
High Priority
- 08A-04-5CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of washed limes. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 51-13-4Corrected on site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to operator.
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 25-05-4
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic cups stored on the floor at front counter.
Basic
- 14-17-4Repeat
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
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 at front counter.
Basic
- 11-10-4Corrected on site
Employee did not report symptoms/diagnosis of a disease transmissible through food to the person in charge.
Intermediate - Employee did not report symptoms/diagnosis of a disease transmissible through food to the person in charge. Observed employee Tomas C. with no employee health agreement. As per operator hired less than a month. Provided form to operator. Operator provided employee health agreement signed by employee during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 22-02-4Repeat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table at kitchen area. **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
- 31B-02-4Corrected on site
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 at hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 22-20-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter.
Basic
- 53A-15-4
Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens.
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens.
Intermediate
- 24-05-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted inside container under preparation table at kitchen area.
Basic
- 36-24-5
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to the floor outside of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
Basic
- 33-11-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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.