ADELITA'S HOUSE CAFE
5843 NW 17 AVE, Miami, FL, 33142
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 1, 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-05-6Critical
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 container with raw chicken stored over cooked pork in reach in cooler at back area.
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 hose bibb in back area missing backflow preventer.
High Priority
- 08B-02-4CriticalCorrected on site
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed half cut avocado at front counter not covered and not properly protected from contamination. Employee removed cut avocado. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 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 of ice cream chest freezer at front counter.
Basic
- 10-20-4Corrected on site
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 door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 21-04-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under red cutting board in kitchen.
Basic
- 16-46-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers on shelf in storage area.
Basic
- 33-16-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
Basic
- 22-16-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer in back area soiled with black mold-like substance.
Basic
- 14-33-4
Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in freezer in back area with rust.
Basic
- 25-05-4
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor at front counter.
Basic
- 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 interior of ice machine at front counter soiled.
Basic
- 41-17-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach at storage area missing label.
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 metal pans and pots on shelf at storage area not inverted.
Basic
- 08B-38-4
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles stored on floor near storage area.
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.