Lidia Cafeteria

16001 Nw 122 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33018

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Lidia Cafeteria has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 8, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Lidia Cafeteria's latest score of 58 falls below the Hialeah average of 76. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over smoked pork chops in the reach in cooler located next to the preparation table.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the preparation table observed cooked chicken (88 F -Hot Holding), as per employee for less than 2 hours. Instructed employee to reheat food and maintain it at proper hot holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in the reach in freezer located across from the three compartment sink raw beef in direct contact with thank you bags.

14-31-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using the hand sink as pep table. Employee removed cutting board from hand wash sink on site. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor. Manager stored water bottles case six inches above the floor above floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bags and cardboard stored inside hand wash sink. Manager removed items from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink. Manager removed plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in freezer Raw beef stored over fruit pulp and pork cracklings. Manager stored raw beef separated from ready to eat foods inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Display warmer ; ham croquets (129F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (129F - Hot Holding) Prepared 1 hour ago according to manager. Manager put empanadas and croquets inside oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lidia Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lidia Cafeteria on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lidia Cafeteria?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lidia Cafeteria.

How does Lidia Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Lidia Cafeteria most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Lidia Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lidia 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 Lidia Cafeteria inspected?

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

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