Cafe Krystal
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
58
Score
Cafe Krystal has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Cafe Krystal was last inspected on Dec 30, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Hialeah average 76, so Cafe Krystal trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in cooler,raw shell eggs stored over tostones and cooked potatoes. Operator moved shell eggs to bottom shelf under ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork inside reach in cooler.. Operator stored raw chicken container under raw pork container. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing wrist jewelry while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor at storage are. Operator stored food items six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach freezer at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container at kitchen not labeled with name. Operator labeled flour container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Sep 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at storage room hole in the wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Observed at storage room hole in the wall. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
90
Sep 9, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed container with shell eggs on top of preparation table at kitchen, according to to cook out for about 1 hour. Employee stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at kitchen inside Cooler; cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (50F - Cold Holding), according to cook placed inside unit last night around 9 pm. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen, inside Cooler; cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (50F - Cold Holding) according to cook placed inside unit last night. Operator discarded food items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser not working, operator replaced with small soap bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing degreaser and alcohol, not labeled with name. Operator labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor at storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at storage room hole in the wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
45
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over liver **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
08A-22-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
53A-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Box of ketchup - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
08B-44-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
32-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In front of ice machine **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
36-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
64
Mar 31, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over box of unwashed tomatoes. Employee stored raw shell eggs on bottom shelf under unwashed vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self-closing doors at employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist wash and wrist jewelry on cook wrist. Employee removed jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at storage area standing water inside reach in cooler.
29-49-6
74
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
70
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
64
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store raw chicken inside chest freezer at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic pitcher inside hand sink on front counter. Manager removed pitcher from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans prepared on Friday according to manager. No date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of drinking bottles waters, cooking oil containers stored on the floor at stored room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted at kitchen. Manager inverted single serve container. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels in used not stored in sanitizing solution between uses., at kitchen
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with flour and cornflour with no label and manager labeled container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above green peppers and tomatoes, inside reach in cooler. Employee moved raw chicken to bottom shelf away from vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam unit black beans (90F - Hot Holding) According to manager placed about 90 minutes ago. Cook placed black beans on stove to reheat , second temperature 30 minutes later black beans 170F Reheating. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside reach in cooler food prepared the day before at 8:00 am according to manager cooed rice , cook chicken, cooked pork, no date labeled. 'Em labeled food contains with preparation date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sacs wit rice, lemon juice gallons and cooking oil containers, stored on the floor at storage area. Employee stored food containers on pallet's six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezers at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
32-04-4
50
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Krystal last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Krystal on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Krystal?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cafe Krystal.
How does Cafe Krystal compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Cafe Krystal most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Cafe Krystal's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Krystal have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Krystal 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 Cafe Krystal inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Krystal is inspected around three times per year on average.
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