La Cafetera

245 W 51 St, Hialeah, FL 33012

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at La Cafetera, the earliest from 2022. La Cafetera was last inspected on Oct 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Restaurants in Hialeah average 76, so La Cafetera is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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50-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled. Manager labeled sugar container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license dated 10/01/2023.

50-09-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand washing sink, wrong sign.

31B-04-4

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cafetera last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cafetera on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does La Cafetera compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

La Cafetera most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has La Cafetera's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cafetera have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Cafetera means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Cafetera inspected?

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

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