Breezeway Restaurant & Deli
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
58
Score
Breezeway Restaurant & Deli appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up six times.
Breezeway Restaurant & Deli's latest score of 58 falls below the Hialeah average of 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over stuffed potatoes box inside reach in cooler. Operator stored raw pork under ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table cooked potatoes (129F - Hot Holding); corn (120F - Hot Holding), according to chef placed 1 hour ago. Chef placed items on top of stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 3 cartons of shell eggs on top of prep table at cook line., according to to chef out for 30 minutes, Chef stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
58
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in the hot holding unit ham croquettes (115F - Hot Holding), as per operator less than 30 minutes. Instructed operator to reheat the croquettes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw frita burgers stored over cooked beans, in the reach in cooler at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed 2 plastic containers broken on the rim, stored on shelf above the three component sink.
14-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, clean containers stored on shelf above the three component sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in cooler at front line soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled front counter unit. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler located at front counter.
29-49-6
55
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stored on shelf over the oven at front counter pork chunks (113F - Hot Holding), as per chef stored there for about two hours. Instructed operator to reheat food. Observed at hot holding unit ham croquettes (98F - Hot Holding), as per operator less than1 hour, operator reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the upright cooler located by the mop sink raw chicken stored over cooked black beans. Operator rearranged raw food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area, stored over the reach in cooler located at prep area by the mop sink.
35B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food soil residue on reach in freezer door handle, located next to the mop sink at prep area.
23-24-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Repeat Violation**
21-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the upright cooler located by the mop sink cooked beans, beef patty stored not coved.
08B-12-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed stored on top of the counter at front line by the Juicer maker. Operator removed it and placed it under the steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of prep cooler located at cook line soiled with some old grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black grease food debris, both oven located at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
52
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. In the reach in freezer located next by the mop sink in the storage area observed raw chicken stored over cheese tequenos, raw pork, raw beef. **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager certification expired on 7-5-23. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Emilia Rivero, Hilda Trujillo, Elizabeth Paz, Fernado Torres, Expired on 9-14-24. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both oven at front line with old grease buildup. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not labeled by common name, stored at dry storage area in the office. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer with old food debris buildup on the bottom, freezer located next to the mop sink. **Warning**
22-16-4
55
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked black beans at reach in cooler located next to 3 compartment sink. Manager placed black beans over raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans at reach in cooler located next to 3 compartment sink with no date marked for than 24 hours. Manager placed label on item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents by seating area soiled.
36-34-5
74
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed Hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole on the ceiling next to the vents" **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed a hole on the ceiling next to the vents located at the entrance of the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
86
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked eggs with gloves and then touched a croissant without changing gloves and washing hands. Operator was informed to change gloves and wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (94F - Hot Holding) as per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator discarded the product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over ham at reach in cooler. Operator placed Raw pork under ham. observed raw chicken and raw burger stored over chicken soup and beans. operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over sweet plantains and raw pork stored over yuca located at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded chicken not properly date marked. As per operator was made 3 days ago. Operator placed label on product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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 handout to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager expired on 7-5-2023. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled located near the preparation area. And slicer soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. operator replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole on the ceiling next to the vents" **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone stored in preparation area. employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at preparation table. operator inverted single service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container with no label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
23
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw pork stored over a container with cooked potatoes, inside reach in cooler at storage area. Manager stored raw pork container on shelf under ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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 clean up handout for cleaning in a vomit or diarrhea event to operator.
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. Provided health employee reporting agreement form to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing glass cleaner, and all purpose cleaner no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Dry board shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed by ware washing area.
14-33-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Manager replaced wiping clothes with clean ones. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
55
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Manager cleaned can opener at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand wash sink by ware washing area. Manager replaced paper towels and fixed paper towels dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 thank not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on front of reach in cooler at storage area.
36-22-4
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 at storage area. Manager stored scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Breezeway Restaurant & Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Breezeway Restaurant & Deli on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Breezeway Restaurant & Deli?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Breezeway Restaurant & Deli.
How does Breezeway Restaurant & Deli compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Breezeway Restaurant & Deli most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 75.
Has Breezeway Restaurant & Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Breezeway Restaurant & Deli have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Breezeway Restaurant & Deli 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 Breezeway Restaurant & Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Breezeway Restaurant & Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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