HIDALGOS CAFETERIA & RESTAURANT
24961 S DIXIE HWY, Homestead, FL, 33032
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 16, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (12)
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
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 root veggies (45F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. As per operator they were preparing food and then put inside approximately 30 min ago. Operator moved to freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority
- 14-31-5Critical
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortilla dough stored in direct contact with a non food grade bag at cook line. **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-20-5CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp inside reach in cooler by exit door. Operator properly rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 at kitchen area. **Warning**
Basic
- 10-01-5Corrected on site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop Inside sugar at front counter and inside maseca flour container with handle in contact with food. Operator placed handles upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 21-07-4Corrected on site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - 0ppm) by front counter. Operator added chlorine, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 maseca flour stored inside plastic container at kitchen without label. **Warning**
Basic
- 31A-07-4
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area.
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand wash sink in added prep area at back storage. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 14-05-4Repeat
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside freezer at storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 51-16-7
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed preparation area added at back storage. No hand sink available. **Warning**
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 at kitchen area. **Warning**
Basic
- 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 coffee on shelves over prep table at kitchen. Operator removed the coffee. **Warning**
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.