Caffe Real
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Caffe Real seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 2, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around nine violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Hialeah restaurant, which scores around 76. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not working properly, manager cleaned and added paper towels to dispenser behind front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser not working properly at handwashing sink behind front counter. Manager added hand soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray with dish soap not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink on top of preparation table next to walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored in designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box with oranges being stored on the floor behind front counter, Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife being stored between wall and metal plate next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on metal bar and wall next to oven. Employee removed, washed and stored inisde clean container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with brown substance at cook line and 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
55
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Rolando, Milagro food training certification expired 09-01-24. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee lacked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal beverage container on top preparation table in kitchen area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in kitchen area soiled with food debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic white bucket with dulce de leche being stored on the floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at preparation area. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container with sugar not covered next to oven , manager covered container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
52
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with food residue inside sink. Behind front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water on the floor in front of front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris in front of oven.
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks at kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground card board boxes around the dumpster area.
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled next to coffee station, manager labeled product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee open door, touched personal drink bottle, and stared cutting guava and cheese pastries with out washing hands before changing gloves. Manager coached employees on proper glove use and hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open soda can on top of prep table at kitchen. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing plates and utensils not in correct order.
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of cream cheese stored on the floor inside walk-in cooler. Manager stored food six inches above the ground. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Emily stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside walk in cooler .
36-62-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep table at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
52
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing parts of the juice machine at the front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Manager restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks in some ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink in preparation table. Employee discarded during inspection.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor in kitchen area.Also plastic water bottles stored on floor at the front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the front counter.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled with common name at front counter, also next to oven.
02D-01-5
39
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caffe Real last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caffe Real on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caffe Real?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Caffe Real.
How does Caffe Real compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Caffe Real most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Caffe Real's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Caffe Real have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Caffe Real means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Caffe Real inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caffe Real is inspected around two times per year on average.
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