Cafeteria Tonita
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
64
Score
Cafeteria Tonita appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2026. 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 six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on back of restaurant by mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens.
53A-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
64
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to AC unit outside by mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bag containing raw pork stored over open container with cherry tomatoes. Operator stored raw pork on bottom shelf under cherry tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed inside chest freezer thank you bags used to store pork, beef and chicken. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside hand wash hand wash sink at kitchen. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle not on proper pad.
33-23-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above 3 compartment sink at kitchen,lights no shielded.
38-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed as containers and cups stored on the floor at storage room. Operator stored as containers 6 inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
45
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store food inside reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plate stored inside hand wash sink. Employee removed plate. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef thawing at room temperature. Employee stored frozen beef inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled with name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen above 3 compartment sink.
38-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at storage room.
36-36-4
61
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
64
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken inside plastic to go bag stored inside the chest freezer, located at dry storage.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over cheese, and bread inside reach in cooler, located at cooking line. Employee removed items, and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bread pudding (56 F cold holding). As per employee for less the 2 hours. Employee placed item inside the reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Liuba Navarro, keidi Antunes with no food handlers training certification. As per employee hire for more than 4 months.
53B-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located near the three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor under the three compartment sink. Employee removed it and place it correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the dry storage.
36-17-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put on a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of cutting board, located near the coffe machine . Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
41
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gallo pinto (122°F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain (106°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator increased hot holding equipment. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed fish inside a plastic bag stored in reach in freezer, operator is unable to provide invoice.
01A-05-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
05-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee name Liuva Navarro with no food handle certificate, with more than 2 months of being hired.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar container on dry storage floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside sanitation solutions of 0 ppm, operator add chlorine. Recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: No chemical test kit provided. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Still observed **Time Extended**
32-04-4
82
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafeteria Tonita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafeteria Tonita on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafeteria Tonita?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafeteria Tonita.
How does Cafeteria Tonita compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Cafeteria Tonita most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Cafeteria Tonita's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafeteria Tonita have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafeteria Tonita 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 Cafeteria Tonita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafeteria Tonita is inspected around three times per year on average.
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