Maruchi Supermarket and Cafeteria
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
22
Score
Maruchi Supermarket and Cafeteria appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 13, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 10 violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
7
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Kitchen employees.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw meat stored over unwashed tomatoes kitchen area.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed containers of rice, sugar beans with no labels.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed kitchen slicer meat grinder with accumulation of food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris on top of all kitchen shelves. In kitchen kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front line cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods inside walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pots and pans on kitchen floor.
24-26-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
22
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board across cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Observed microwave still soiled. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
90
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed veggies inside main walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bleach container and sponge stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed added walk in cooler at the outside of establishment and 2 storage containers with single service items and cleaning and maintenance supplies. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board across cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaging in food preparation at kitchen area without hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer door interior broken. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to exit back door. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter. Observed at kitchen cross cook line. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with salt at dry storage without label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
47
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/license. Observed a walk in cooler located outside the establishment. Additionally, two containers were observed, one containing single-service items, and the other restaurant maintenance equipment and cleaning materials. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/license. Observed a walk in cooler located outside the establishment. Additionally, two containers were observed, one containing single-service items, and the other restaurant maintenance equipment and cleaning materials. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/license. Observed a walk in cooler located outside the establishment. Additionally, two containers were observed, one containing single-service items, and the other restaurant maintenance equipment and cleaning materials. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/license. Observed a walk in cooler located outside the establishment. Additionally, two containers were observed, one containing single-service items, and the other restaurant maintenance equipment and cleaning materials. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed Wall fan with dust accumulation, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed Wall fan with dust accumulation, located at cooking line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed Wall fan with dust accumulation, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed Wall fan with dust accumulation, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/license. Observed a walk in cooler located outside the establishment. Additionally, two containers were observed, one containing single-service items, and the other restaurant maintenance equipment and cleaning materials. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/license. Observed a walk in cooler located outside the establishment. Additionally, two containers were observed, one containing single-service items, and the other restaurant maintenance equipment and cleaning materials. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink **Time Extended**
16-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed Wall fan with dust accumulation, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed Wall fan with dust accumulation, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer interior soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed standing reach in freezer interior soiled. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
67
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked shredded beef, and raw eggs over cooked vegetables stored in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer machine soiled, located at preparation table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/license. Observed a walk in cooler located outside the establishment. Additionally, two containers were observed, one containing single-service items, and the other restaurant maintenance equipment and cleaning materials.
51-16-7
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 belly held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooked shredded beef stored on the floor in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed and placed it correctly.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle on cook line. During the inspection employee removed tongs. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed extremely soiled at cooking line, walk in coolers and dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device over microwave, located at kitchen area.
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed Wall fan with dust accumulation, located at cooking line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods not covered inside walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
29
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching raw pork and then change gloves without washing hands. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods.
12A-07-5
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 raw chicken over raw beef stored inside the walk in cooler. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching dirty surfaces in the kitchen and then touching RTE items without changing gloves. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout dry storage.
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed some employees engage in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout kitchen areas and walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of orange and bag of malanga stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at cooking line. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed standing reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer and walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind the kitchen stove.
36-27-5
23
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
35
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Bertha, Daysi,Marivel,Arlet,Yuny,Rolando,Dunia, Lilia. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Food handle certificate for the following employees Bertha, Daysi,Marivel,Arlet,Yuny,Rolando,Dunia, Lilia. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched his face than keep cooking chicken on the grilled. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed shell eggs in the same carton with cracked shell eggs. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on top of preparation table, operator properly stored it. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (110°F - Hot Holding); beef (124°F - Hot Holding); chicken milaneza (112°F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (110°F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (115°F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (88°F - Hot Holding); mangu (99°F - Hot Holding); calabaza (103°F - Hot Holding); yuca (102°F - Hot Holding) in steam table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 168°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding with no date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Bertha, Daysi,Marivel,Arlet,Yuny,Rolando,Dunia, Lilia. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage room. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employees washing dishes without rinse step. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with raw beef on walk in cooler floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer, located by the back door. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator proper stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it. **Warning**
10-20-4
14
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maruchi Supermarket and Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maruchi Supermarket and Cafeteria on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maruchi Supermarket and Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Maruchi Supermarket and Cafeteria.
How does Maruchi Supermarket and Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Maruchi Supermarket and Cafeteria most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Maruchi Supermarket and Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maruchi Supermarket and Cafeteria have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Maruchi Supermarket and Cafeteria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Maruchi Supermarket and Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maruchi Supermarket and Cafeteria is inspected around four times per year on average.
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