Tu Cocinita Catering
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
58
Score
Tu Cocinita Catering, located at 2430 W 8 Ave in Hialeah, Florida, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 4, 2026. The inspection identified three critical and two minor violations, including repeat issues with ice buildup in a walk-in freezer and improper mop storage. A high-priority violation concerning dented cans was noted, but corrective action was taken by the operator to return the affected product to the seller.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
58
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
May 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 5, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Violations — Mar 4, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed behind door next to mop sink.
42-01-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented pineapple can in front of warmers at kitchen area. Operator segregated to be returned to seller. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside non food grade bag inside walk in freezer. Operators removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw ground beef inside walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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