Simon Cafeteria
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Simon Cafeteria, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 26, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Simon Cafeteria's latest score of 67 falls below the Hialeah average of 76. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
50-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop inside ice machine. Employee removed washed and stored on top clean plate on top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler behind front counter soiled with food debris, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-55-4
67
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic clean yellow gloves inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled behind front counter. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with vinegar and water not labeled behind front counter. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris at cookline, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with orange juice, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
61
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) 2nd ; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Behind front counter, employee added water to proper ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean coffee cups inside handwashing sink. Behind front counter, employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open soda bottle inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter , employee cleaned reach in cooler properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water inside 3 compartment sink, manager turn on water for thawing during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top preparation tables behind front counter, employee removed and stored properly inside sanitizing bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Unwashed vegetables stored over or with ready-to-eat food in reach in cooler. Observed unwashed vegetables stored on top of RTE food at reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee removed and stored it properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no handwashing soap handwashing sink at front counter, manager provided soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint, manager provided hair net during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of sugar being stored on the floor next to front 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall at office area .
36-24-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle water inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Employee removed bottle water and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
64
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated chicken stored above cooked chicken located in the standing reach in cooler by the grill. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored above vegetables located in the standing reach in cooler by the grill. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Standing reach in cooler,drink unit: front counter:; sliced ham ,as per operator about 30 mins ago. (47F - Cold Holding)operator removed to other reach in cooler for increased cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the unisex bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag containing sugar stored on the floor,front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water draining on floor by the hand wash sink,front counter, broken drain pipe.
29-11-4
52
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut onions (48F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes (69F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (69F - Cold Holding) located in the reach in cooler in kitchen. As per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved to reach in cooler in kitchen area. Also observed at front counter sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); Hot Dog (43F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (43F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (42F - Cold Holding); Hot Dog (42F - Cold Holding); **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Observed cut onions (45F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) located in the reach in cooler in kitchen. sliced cheese (43F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (42F - Cold Holding); Hot Dog (41F - Cold Holding) at front counter. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container not identified with common name. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
78
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**
22-12-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut onions (48F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes (69F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (69F - Cold Holding) located in the reach in cooler in kitchen. As per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved to reach in cooler in kitchen area. Also observed at front counter sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); Hot Dog (43F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (43F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (42F - Cold Holding); Hot Dog (42F - Cold Holding); **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ground beef (125F hot holding) cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding); in steam table. As per employee less than 2 hours. Employee proceeded to reheat food, ground beef(200F Reheating) and cooked chicken (205F Reheating). Also observed, ham croquettes (106F - Hot Holding) ; ham and cheese (101F - Hot Holding) located on front counter. As per employee less than 1 hour, employee discarded. Observed cooked pork (78F - Hot Holding) inside oven, as per employee approximately 3 hours, employee moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed raid spray can stored on shelves above 3 compartment sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice container stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled burners with grease residue in kitchen area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container not identified with common name. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed in employee bathroom hand sink hot water knob broken. **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside sugar container being use as a spoon, next to coffee machine,employee removed cup . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook handling food without hair net. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
41
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Still observed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
90
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
27-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
78
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Simon Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Simon Cafeteria on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Simon Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Simon Cafeteria.
How does Simon Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Simon Cafeteria most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Simon Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Simon Cafeteria have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Simon Cafeteria 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 Simon Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Simon Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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