Lifes Flavor Cafe Sweet
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Lifes Flavor Cafe Sweet has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Lifes Flavor Cafe Sweet was last inspected on Feb 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over open bag with plantains. Operator moved plantains to different shelf away from raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cups and lids stored on the floor , front counter. Operator stored SS items six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above coffee preparation area.
38-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen, interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
70
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed a dozen shell eggs on top of prep table, ambient temperature. Manager stated they been out for 35 minutes. Manager put shell eggs inside reach in cooler for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used for coffee.
14-14-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on prep tables cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled, food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with single serve cups stored on the floor. Operator stored as cups six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
61
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided hand soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at kitchen table.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen vents soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under tables at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled, food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve cups stored on the floor Operator stored box with cups six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen soiled wall. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
67
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Observed white cutting board grooved . **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing next to front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing next to front counter. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on sandwich preparation station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed grooved cutting board on sandwich preparation station. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door glass in beverage cooler at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed broken door glass in beverage cooler at front counter. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
78
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
26
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside reach in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef. Manager stored raw chicken on bottom shelf under raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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.
11-27-4
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
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
36-06-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve cups stored on the floor. Employee stored single serve box six in above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
61
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked cooked white rice (90F - Hot Holding) as per operator has been cooked approximately 45 minutes, operator returned to the rice cooker and reheated to 190F.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with watermark by front counter.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located in the kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of cooler soiled.
22-16-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lifes Flavor Cafe Sweet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lifes Flavor Cafe Sweet on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lifes Flavor Cafe Sweet?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lifes Flavor Cafe Sweet.
How does Lifes Flavor Cafe Sweet compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Lifes Flavor Cafe Sweet most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Lifes Flavor Cafe Sweet's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lifes Flavor Cafe Sweet have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lifes Flavor Cafe Sweet 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 Lifes Flavor Cafe Sweet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lifes Flavor Cafe Sweet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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