Los Martin Cafeteria Rest
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
67
Score
Los Martin Cafeteria Rest appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork inside walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to a different shelf not over raw pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer food residue.
22-02-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table at kitchen, Operator stored towel inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
67
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container with raw chicken stored over a container with raw pork inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored raw chicken container on bottom shelf under raw pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed worker crack shelled eggs and not change gloves before handling ready to eat food. Inspector coached worker on proper glove use and hand washing. Provided glove use handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls at kitchen not inverted, operator inverted bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottles on top of preparation table at kitchen. Employee removed water bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water from a bottle at preparation area. Inspector Arriaga coached employee about drinking on designated areas only. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven in the kitchen soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers dusty inside walk-in in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on top of preparation table next to fryer. Operator moved sanitizer bucket to shelf under prep table.. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at kitchen Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm) , operator added chlorine to bucket, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
47
May 12, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board grooved at prep table kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed while cooking no air restraint used.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar inside container. Employee stored scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
78
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee sweeping the floor wearing gloves and proceed to served food without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee was coached in proper hand washing and gloves use by the inspector. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above a open container with raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator stored chicken on shelf under the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside white chest freezer raw chicken next to raw pork.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a tray inside the hand wash sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler fan dusty inside walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee open bottle of water inside walk in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered the cooked pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container containing sugar not labeled. Operator labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sliced ham and cheese prepared the day before and cooked pork prepared 3 days before with no proper date mark. Manager placed correct date mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed containers of ketchup opens the day before in different package with not date mark. Manager placed correct date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a paint brush used for coffee machine. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at front counter slimy and dirty
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents at dining area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in disrepair in kitchen Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall beside the ice machine at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at front counter ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed lights shields above ware washing area with missing end caps.
38-12-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at front counter sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet washcloth under panini press not stored in sanitizer solution. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container in coffee prep area not labeled.
02D-01-5
45
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket with cleaning towels at chlorine 200PPM. Employee set up a new sanitizer solution Chlorine 100PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
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
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 - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed sugar scoop buried inside sugar container. Employee stored scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven doors and handles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind ice machine by front counter.
36-24-5
55
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of W 40 stored on top of microwave in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch walk in cooler door and dirty pots and hand washing. Operator was coached to washed hand after touching dirty surfaces. Operator washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef and raw pork over fries inside white chest freezer.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork stored inside walk in cooler not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and cologne stored on prep area shelf next to chick peas cans.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the kitchen area and inside the walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed underneath prep table rack with clean pots with dust in the kitchen area.
14-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
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
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork stored inside walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on top of prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located by the front area.
36-32-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Martin Cafeteria Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Martin Cafeteria Rest on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Martin Cafeteria Rest?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Los Martin Cafeteria Rest.
How does Los Martin Cafeteria Rest compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Los Martin Cafeteria Rest most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Los Martin Cafeteria Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Martin Cafeteria Rest have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Los Martin Cafeteria Rest 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 Los Martin Cafeteria Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Martin Cafeteria Rest is inspected around two times per year on average.
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