La Fiesta Cafeteria
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at La Fiesta Cafeteria, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “no soap provided at handwash sink”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average is 76, putting La Fiesta Cafeteria squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired license. License expired on 10/01/25.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen.
31B-04-4
74
Mar 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment made renovation and change, the women's bathroom of place. Previously it was next to the men's bathroom and they moved it to the right side of the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment made renovation and change, the women's bathroom of place. Previously it was next to the men's bathroom and they moved it to the right side of the front counter. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed establishment made renovation and change, the women's bathroom of place. Previously it was next to the men's bathroom and they moved it to the right side of the front counter. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jan 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment made renovation and change, the women's bathroom of place. Previously it was next to the men's bathroom and they moved it to the right side of the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment made renovation and change, the women's bathroom of place. Previously it was next to the men's bathroom and they moved it to the right side of the front counter. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed kitchen hand sink and three compartment sink faucet leaking water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed kitchen hand sink and three compartment sink faucet leaking water. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
86
Jan 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment made renovation and change, the women's bathroom of place. Previously it was next to the men's bathroom and they moved it to the right side of the front counter.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed operator removed the hand sink, located at front counter. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed kitchen hand sink and three compartment sink faucet leaking water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
78
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 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. Emailed form to operator. Printed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both handwashing sinks, operator placed new rolls. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Emailed form to operator. Printed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At both handwashing sink, operator placed new bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Laydany with expired employee training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - No cleaning implements provided for onsite trash/garbage receptacles not cleaned off site. Observed multiple garbage bags outside in the back of the establishment thrown on the floor.
33-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in the ceiling tiles in the dinning room area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with accumulated dust throughout the establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet not closing properly in the kitchen.
29-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at the front counter reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Observed ceiling tile missing in the women's bathroom.
36-36-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the front counter.
29-49-6
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under 3 compartment sink and under stove.
36-10-4
33
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Fiesta Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Fiesta Cafeteria on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Fiesta Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Fiesta Cafeteria.
How does La Fiesta Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
La Fiesta Cafeteria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.
Has La Fiesta Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Fiesta Cafeteria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Fiesta 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 La Fiesta Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Fiesta Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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