Las Margaritas Cafeteria
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
22
Score
Las Margaritas Cafeteria, located at 1385 Palm Ave in Hialeah, Florida, had a high-risk inspection on February 20, 2026, with a score of 22. This inspection identified four critical, five major, and eight minor violations. While this recent inspection indicated numerous issues, the facility's historical pattern shows mostly low-risk inspections across its eight recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
5
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
22
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
82
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
50
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
55
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
47
Violations — Feb 20, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted inside container under preparation table at kitchen area.
24-05-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to the floor outside of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
36-24-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic cups stored on the floor at front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified at front counter.
02D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of washed limes. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Natural Minced Garlic (76F - Cold Holding) on top of preparation table at kitchen area. As per operator stored outside for less than 2 hours. Employee stored inside walk 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 Cooked Onions (130F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at front counter. Operator removed and reheated during inspection Cooked Onions (167F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back storage area next to kitchen.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Employee did not report symptoms/diagnosis of a disease transmissible through food to the person in charge. Observed employee Tomas C. with no employee health agreement. As per operator hired less than a month. Provided form to operator. Operator provided employee health agreement signed by employee during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens.
53A-15-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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