Lucys Cafe Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Lucys Cafe Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average is 76, putting Lucys Cafe Restaurant squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 raw chicken stored over raw beef liver inside freezer. Employee stored raw chicken on bottom shelf under raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by pool table. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed front of walk in cooler cracked tiles on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
74
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 raw chicken stored over raw pork inside chest freezer at storage area.
08A-17-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee stored mop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in refrigerator at kitchen soiled. Employee cleaned gaskets during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
78
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed plastic container from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed front area ceiling tiles water stains.
36-34-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean container in drain board old labeled stuck.
16-46-4
82
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at storage area and ware washing area, tiles with water stains. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at drying rack metal container with old label
16-46-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelf under prep table across from 3 compartment sink.
14-20-4
82
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork leg cooked 3 days prior according to manager, no date labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: Observed pork leg cooked 3 days prior according to manager, no date labeled. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
90
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside chest freezer, raw pork stored over open bag with sweet plantains, bag with cooked chicken wings. Employee moved raw pork and stored in a different freezer away from ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023
50-17-3
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 chunks, marinated raw pork and marinated raw chicken, according to cook prepared the day before no date labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available on hand wash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned microwave interior. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on top of prep table at kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles on back dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board grooved at kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to outside at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
45
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 raw chicken, raw beef and raw pork no separated inside chest freezer.
08A-17-6
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 - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Employee put toilet paper inside bathrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, and cooked chicken, according to cook prepared the day before no date labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in chest freezer torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by bathrooms floor tiles cracked. Inside walk in cooler floor in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed at kitchen missing end caps.
38-12-4
47
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Located inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
78
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked yucca on the on kitchen at 122F, as per operator has been there approximately 30 minutes, operator returned to the stove and reheated to 185°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed fly flying around front dining area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (51F - Cooling) as per operator cooked chicken was prepared yesterday and placed is inside walk in coolers overnight. Observed slice ham (49F - Cold Holding) stored inside white refrigerator. Observed sausage (50F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); slice cheese (49F - Cold Holding)stored inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (51F - Cooling) as per operator cooked chicken was prepared yesterday and placed is inside walk in coolers overnight. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice ham (49F - Cold Holding) stored inside white refrigerator. Observed sausage (50F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); slice cheese (49F - Cold Holding)stored inside walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of degreaser not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty plastic container stored inside hand washing sink located next to the 3 compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at the hand washing sink by front counter. **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 chicken stored inside walk in cooler not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located in the kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag cellphone stored on top of prep table in the kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white chest freezer gasket torn in.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located inside walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Located inside walk in cooler.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lucys Cafe Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lucys Cafe Restaurant on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lucys Cafe Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lucys Cafe Restaurant.
How does Lucys Cafe Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Lucys Cafe Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Lucys Cafe Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lucys Cafe Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lucys Cafe Restaurant 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 Lucys Cafe Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lucys Cafe Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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