LAS MARGARITAS CAFETERIA
1385 PALM AVE, Hialeah, FL, 33010
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 16, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (8)
- 29-34-4CriticalRepeat
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 vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb above hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 14-31-5CriticalCorrected on site
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn stored in non food grade bags inside white chest freezer in front of water heater at back storage area next to kitchen. Employee removed corn from bag and stored inside food grade plastic container at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 36-01-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of soiled behind shelves at dry storage area next to kitchen area.
Basic
- 10-20-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle at kitchen area. Operator removed them and placed them inside three compartment sink to washed them at the time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
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 in front of hand wash sink at kitchen area.
Basic
- 22-20-5RepeatCorrected on site
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. Operator cleaned ice machine at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 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 on preparation table at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 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. Observed gap on the door at back storage area next to kitchen.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 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.