Barbara's Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
58
Score
Across the available record, Barbara's Cafe has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Oct 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “establishment did not report seating change” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Hialeah restaurant, which scores around 76. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the handwashing sink near entrance to kitchen and the restroom closer to coffee station.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food-grade brush at the coffee station.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at entrance of kitchen blocked by garbage bins.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food containers stored inside handwashing sink basin near entrance to kitchen.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching directly on sugar. Handle was placed upright above the food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed food containers with old labels at hand wash sink near entrance to kitchen.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container on the prep table was not labeled.
02D-01-5
58
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs stored over box of unwashed limes. Employee stored shell eggs properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup no handle used to dispense sugar. Employee discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license for 42 seats, counted 72 seats on establishment. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken plastic container used for sugar storage.
14-38-4
74
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected no vacuum breaker, at ware washing area next to two door freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Observed hose connected no vacuum breaker, at ware washing area next to two door freezer. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license for 42 seats, counted 72 seats on establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Observed license for 42 seats, counted 72 seats on establishment. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
82
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed bottle of water, and bottle of wine stored inside ice machine.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected no vacuum breaker, at ware washing area next to two door freezer.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored inside hand sink. Employee removed bucket from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand sink next to dish machine. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed bottle of water, and bottle of wine stored inside ice machine.
12B-14-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license for 42 seats, counted 72 seats on establishment.
51-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe plates not inverted at kitchen.
24-05-4
50
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal buckets stored inside hand wash sink at bar area. Employee stored buckets in a different area out hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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 - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment added 21 additional seats. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Employee moved frozen chicken inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
61
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice (120F - Hot Holding) as per operator has been there approximately 40 minutes, operator returned to the stove and reheated to 179F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liver over cooked shredded beef inside reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of losartin stored on top of kitchen prep table.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plates and sponge inside hand washing sink in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked soup and cooked pork stored inside standing cooler in the kitchen area not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in the bar area.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside container with beans in the kitchen area.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located in the bar area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored on kitchen table next to food.
40-06-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment add 21 additional seating. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of water on floor by front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barbara's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Barbara's Cafe on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Barbara's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “establishment did not report seating change” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Barbara's Cafe.
How does Barbara's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Barbara's Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Barbara's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Barbara's Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Barbara's Cafe 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 Barbara's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Barbara's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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