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SAN LAZARO CAFETERIA

2400 W 2 AVE BAY 1, Hialeah, FL, 33010

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
August 7, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
15
Jurisdiction
Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL

Violations (15)

  • 08A-17-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site

    Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.

    High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw ripe plantains inside reach in freezer at kitchen area. Operator stored raw chicken under raw ripe plantains inside reach in freezer at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

    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 Cut tomato (53F - Cold Holding); Ham (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per employee for less than an hour. Employee stored inside reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

    High Priority

  • 12A-10-4Critical

    Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

    High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation touching her hair and not washing hands before touching clean utensil.

    High Priority

  • 14-86-1CriticalCorrected on site

    Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container.

    High Priority - Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container. Observed raw beef stored inside a towel at reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee removed raw beef and stored it inside food grade plastic at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 13-07-4RepeatCorrected on site

    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 1 employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch at kitchen area. Employee removed it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 36-24-5

    Hole in or other damage to wall.

    Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damage next to fryer at kitchen area.

    Basic

  • 22-08-4Corrected on site

    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 next to sliced machine at kitchen area. Employee cleaned microwave interior during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 24-18-4

    Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

    Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed on shelf above hand wash sink at kitchen area.

    Basic

  • 21-12-4Corrected on site

    Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

    Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not in sanitizing solution on top of preparation table next to slicer machine. Employee stored inside sanitizing solution during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 31A-11-4Corrected on site

    Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

    Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container with water stored inside hand wash sink next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee removed plastic container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    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 preparation area at front counter.

    Basic

  • 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 at men's bathroom. Employee provided paper towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

  • 36-36-4

    Ceiling tile missing.

    Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above kitchen entrance at front counter.

    Basic

  • 36-32-5

    Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at front counter. Also observed holes on ceiling at front counter.

    Basic

  • 40-06-5Corrected on site

    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 employee purse stored on top of thank you bags in front of preparation table at front counter. Employee removed and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

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.