Claritas Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Claritas Cafe, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Hialeah average 76, so Claritas Cafe is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. For Mayra Crespo **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed refrigerator interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
61
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license dated 10/01/2024
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen no soap available. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at kitchen not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
58
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand wash sinks ,at both bathrooms. Employee put paper towels on bathrooms **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. I sugar container no labeled. Employee labeled sugar container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 10/01/2019 **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
74
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 78F on all sinks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed water at 78F on all sinks. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. No hot water available trough out restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: hot water available trough out restaurant. **Time Extended**
27-18-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 78F on all sinks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed water at 78F on all sinks. **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water at 78F on all sinks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed water at 78F on all sinks. **Time Extended**
27-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
61
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed inside women bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at front counter area tiles broken. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup Located inside white chest freezer in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer on reach in coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of fridge At kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Claritas Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Claritas Cafe on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Claritas Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Claritas Cafe.
How does Claritas Cafe compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Claritas Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Claritas Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Claritas Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Claritas Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Claritas Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Claritas Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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