La Deliciosa Cafeteria
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited La Deliciosa Cafeteria eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Hialeah restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside bathroom. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of plastic tray on ice machine. Employee removed washed and stored inside clean plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
78
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fruit pulp being stored inside thank you bags. Manager removed and stored product in clear bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside employee bathroom, manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach on cooler soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink. Manager cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
74
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink behind front counter . Manager provided sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer Observed ice buildup at chest freezer behind ice machine .
14-69-4
90
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) located at front counter, 2nd -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef stored inside reach in cooler not date marked, as per manager more than 24 hours . Manager dated product properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach freezer located at storage area.
14-69-4
74
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw breaded chicken stored with precooked meat balls located in the standing reach in freezer #2. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk rice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed peppers stored above cooked ground beef located in the reach in freezer,domestic unit. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above cooked rice in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged properly during inspection.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board.
22-02-4
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
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container not labeled with common name in dry storage.
02D-01-5
52
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Deliciosa Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Deliciosa Cafeteria on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Deliciosa Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Deliciosa Cafeteria.
How does La Deliciosa Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
La Deliciosa Cafeteria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.
Has La Deliciosa Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Deliciosa Cafeteria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Deliciosa Cafeteria 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 La Deliciosa Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Deliciosa Cafeteria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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