El Yayabo Cafeteria
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2024
74
Score
El Yayabo Cafeteria has been inspected five times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 3, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at El Yayabo Cafeteria since Apr 3, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-grade basting brush used in food”, which has been cited three times.
Among Hialeah restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Oct 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic thank you bags used to store tequenos, and green peppers in reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed no food grade brush used a coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
14-14-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used as liner on shelves in reach in freezer.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust at dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer at back storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed light bulb missing end cap light in kitchen.
38-12-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Operator began running water on pork to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen on top of stove. **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
47
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak in cooler, employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef stew (98F - Hot Holding) as per Manager less than 4 hours, employee discarded during inspection l **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours, employee dated during inspection. **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. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine. **Warning**
14-14-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at he back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
45
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available,
16-37-1
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 form during inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of Togo containers stored on floor at the dine in area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
52
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Yayabo Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Yayabo Cafeteria on file is from Apr 3, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Yayabo Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade basting brush used in food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Yayabo Cafeteria.
How does El Yayabo Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
El Yayabo Cafeteria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.
Has El Yayabo Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Yayabo Cafeteria have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Yayabo Cafeteria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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