Holguin Cafeteria
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Holguin Cafeteria stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 4, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Holguin Cafeteria's latest score of 64 falls below the Hialeah average of 76. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed ibuprofen pills stored on shelf above preparation table. Operator removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at storage room.
29-34-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of prep table. Operator removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed towel ice scoop on top of ice machine dust. Operator removed ice scoop and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen.
31B-04-4
64
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw pork stored over case of Gatorade at walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at wall juncture broken/missing. By the kitchen entrance.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. By the three compartment sink.
36-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By the hand sink located at cooking line.
36-24-5
67
Nov 15, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with different sauces without labels.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
86
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed establishment without Clorox or Quarantine. Operator provided Clorox during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with fabulous with no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on the floor. Operator properly stored it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Under three compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of reach freezer with rust that has pitted the surface
14-34-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
45
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Dec 22, 2022
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. Inside Reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen fryers and stove top.
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside all kitchen coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on top of kitchen stove.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All kitchen coolers.
14-33-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holguin Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holguin Cafeteria on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holguin Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holguin Cafeteria.
How does Holguin Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Holguin Cafeteria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Holguin Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holguin Cafeteria have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Holguin Cafeteria 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 Holguin Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Holguin Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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