Las 5 Hermanas Cafeteria
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Las 5 Hermanas Cafeteria has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Hialeah facility scores 76, putting Las 5 Hermanas Cafeteria on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 8 small dented cans with tuna.
01B-01-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn , reach in cooler two door at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on top of grass.
33-23-4
70
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, cooler located across from the stove. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves by the hand wash sink at cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer minimum strength at three component sink at 0ppm. Operator added sanitizer to the water and brought it to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in the reach in cooler located at cook line raw chicken stored over raw steak.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the reach in cooler at cook line cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef stew (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); Dairy (48F - Cold Holding); ham (49 F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49 F - Cold Holding), as per operator for over 4 hours. Instructed operator to discard food.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in cooler at cook line cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef stew (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); Dairy (48F - Cold Holding); ham (49 F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49 F - Cold Holding), as per operator for over 4 hours. Instructed operator to discard food.
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, cooler located across from the stove.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves by the hand wash sink at cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At cook line observed raw chicken thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
47
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system with some grease accumulation.
23-03-4
90
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed congris (65 - Cold Holding) as per employee cooked at 9:00AM today.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed staff put gloves on without washing hands, instructed employee to removed gloves and wash hands and she did. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed congris (65 - Cold Holding) as per employee cooked at 9:00AM today. At preparation table.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Dayana Diaz working with no certificate.
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves above hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork ribs, chicken and beef soup stored at reach in cooler at kitchen not covered.
08B-12-5
47
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored over French fries and plantain at reach in freezer located at kitchen area. Employee started relocating the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee using the same gloves to clean dishes, crack shell-eggs and grab bread. Coached operator on proper procedure when using gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter (61F - Cold Holding) at front counter bar area. Employee moved the product to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guava and cheese pastry (130F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter of the restaurant. Operator moved the product to the kitchen to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser and chlorine spray bottle stored next to the steam table. Operator was informed to relocate items.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser and chlorine spray bottle not label at the kitchen area.
41-17-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
27-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided handout to operator.
51-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with accumulation of black mold like substances located at the front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage located at kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in preparation area near the steam table.
21-12-4
30
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed sanitizer at 3 compartment sink at bar area at over 200 ppm. Employee prepared new sanitizer solution at bar 3 compartment sink, sanitizer at 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-28-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed at 3 compartment sink bar area operator not using test strips to check chlorine levels.
16-33-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed on small refrigerator at kitchen by fryer.
05-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with cooked pork , cooked black beans and raw beef inside reach in cooler no covered. Employee covered food containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and tiles dusty at dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted, on top of reach in cooler.
24-05-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair by chest freezer at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink at bar area.
31B-04-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las 5 Hermanas Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las 5 Hermanas Cafeteria on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las 5 Hermanas Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Las 5 Hermanas Cafeteria.
How does Las 5 Hermanas Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Las 5 Hermanas Cafeteria most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Las 5 Hermanas Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Las 5 Hermanas Cafeteria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Las 5 Hermanas 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 Las 5 Hermanas Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las 5 Hermanas Cafeteria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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