Haze Hookah Café and Shop

4801 W 8Th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Haze Hookah Café and Shop appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Hialeah average 76, so Haze Hookah Café and Shop is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023. Owner renewed license at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

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.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled. **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit available. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

23-03-4

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper dispenser not working.

31B-05-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled.

41-17-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips of any kind available. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water stored on the floor at storage area. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

29-49-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Haze Hookah Café and Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Haze Hookah Café and Shop on file is from Feb 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Haze Hookah Café and Shop?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Haze Hookah Café and Shop.

How does Haze Hookah Café and Shop compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Haze Hookah Café and Shop most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Haze Hookah Café and Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Haze Hookah Café and Shop have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Haze Hookah Café and Shop 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 Haze Hookah Café and Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Haze Hookah Café and Shop is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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