Berto's Cafeteria

1655 W 65 Street, Hialeah, FL 33012

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Berto's Cafeteria, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Hialeah restaurant scores 76. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 17, 2025

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Operator replaced soiled cleaning towel with a clean one. **Corrected On-Site**

21-09-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed hood filter microwave interior soiled.

22-08-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside reach in cooler, sliced ham, and raw beef containers no covered. Operator put lids on containers. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop buried inside sugar container. Operator stored scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-12-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water bottles stored on the floor. Operator stored water bottles case six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed inside reach in cooler, no ambient thermometer.

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted. Manager inverted Single serve containers. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and salt containers no labeled. Manager labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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 - 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Berto's Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Berto's Cafeteria on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Berto's Cafeteria?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Berto's Cafeteria.

How does Berto's Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Berto's Cafeteria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Berto's Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Berto's Cafeteria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Berto's 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 Berto's Cafeteria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Berto's Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.

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