Las Cuatro Esquinas Cafeteria
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Las Cuatro Esquinas Cafeteria has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near nine violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average for Hialeah sits at 76, putting Las Cuatro Esquinas Cafeteria on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken being stored inside supermarket bags inside reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**
22-12-5
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed food residue inside 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
22-35-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ham slicer soiled with food debris next to reach in freezer. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty plates inside handwashing sink next to steam table. Employee removed and clean handwashing sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fried chicken inside reach in cooler not dated and not covered. Not wholesome for service. Manager discarded chicken during inspection. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled behind front counter. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup and food residue under cooking equipment at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoes being stored on the floor next to reach in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall under 3 compartment sink behind front counter. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side on oven soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork chops inside reach in cooler not covered. Coached employees on proper way to cover food while being stored. Manager covered during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside mop bucket next to reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
26
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink at kitchen area. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled behind front counter. Employee labeled properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. Manager provided hair net during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled with grease under oven.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of avocados being stored on the floor behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle inside ice machine. Employee removed and stored properly. Coached employee on proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door reach in cooler door handle soiled with food debris in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind frying station.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet wiping towel on top front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
43
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
41
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); raw steak (52F - Cold Holding; chicken stew (52F - Cold Holding) shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding) as per manager less than 4 hours. Employee moved all food items to reach in freezer during inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: Still observed reach in cooler not working properly. Observed reach in cooler empty. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board in kitchen area. Also slicer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: Still observed **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); raw steak (52F - Cold Holding; chicken stew (52F - Cold Holding) shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding) as per manager less than 4 hours. Employee moved all food items to reach in freezer during inspection.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen area, next to 3 compartment sink.
05-05-4
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board in kitchen area. Also slicer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean utensils stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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 - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed beans container not labeled with common name in kitchen area.
02D-01-5
35
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Cuatro Esquinas Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Cuatro Esquinas Cafeteria on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Cuatro Esquinas Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Las Cuatro Esquinas Cafeteria.
How does Las Cuatro Esquinas Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Las Cuatro Esquinas Cafeteria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Las Cuatro Esquinas Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Las Cuatro Esquinas Cafeteria have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Las Cuatro Esquinas Cafeteria 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 Las Cuatro Esquinas Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Cuatro Esquinas Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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