Catering La Segura

2590 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010

Catering

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Catering La Segura five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, which has been cited two times.

Catering La Segura's latest score of 67 falls below the Hialeah average of 76. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.

22-35-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed small laundry machine stored in front of the hand sink, located at preparation area.

31A-09-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum bowl stored inside Container with rice. During the inspection operator removed item. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tongues thawing in standing water at preparation area.

06-01-5

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

23-03-4

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

29-42-4

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/ **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. **Warning**

22-02-4

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. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

42-01-4

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Catering La Segura last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Catering La Segura on file is from Feb 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Catering La Segura?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Catering La Segura.

How does Catering La Segura compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Catering La Segura most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Catering La Segura's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Catering La Segura have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Catering La Segura 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 Catering La Segura inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Catering La Segura is inspected around two times per year on average.

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