Matilen Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
70
Score
Matilen Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Time/temperature control for safety food” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Sweetwater average 63, so Matilen Cafe is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanada (101F - Hot Holding); spinach empanada (98F - Hot Holding). Inside warmer, as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator turned up the heat for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed disinfect wipes stored on prep table at prep area.
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
70
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese block (53F - Cold Holding); ham and cheese sandwich (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator moved products to another cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese empanadas (124F - Hot Holding); guava cheese tequeno (128F - Hot Holding) inside warmer at front counter. As per operator for approximately 1 hrs. Operator turned up heat for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
86
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside nonfood-grade bag inside white chest freezer at kitchen. Employee removed the bread from the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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 observed raw chicken and raw beef in the same container inside white chest freezer at kitchen. Employee removed the chicken from the container. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese (118F - Hot Holding) inside oven at kitchen. As per employee for approximately 30 minutes. Employee turned on over for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at front counter.
14-69-4
61
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at front counter area holes in ceiling tiles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: At time of callback inspection observed hole in ceiling still present. **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. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: At time of callback inspection observed ceiling tiles still soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: At time of callback inspection observed employee with no hair restraint. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
86
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at coffee station milk (79F - Hot Holding); Manager reheated milk to milk (167F - Reheating). Observed at hotbox empanadas (133F - Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for both managers Nancy Sobrero and Adolfo M Leguizamon expired 1/11/2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. Provided operator with form. Operator reviewed and signed forms during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at front counter area holes in ceiling tiles. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in standing reach in cooler, employee meals stored with establishment items not separated. Manager removed and separated personal items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
58
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
90
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chorizo stored above ham mix for empanadas in reach in cooler at the back of the establishment. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Provided form to operator.
11-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spinach mix and ham mix for empanadas not date marked. As per employee food was prepared 1 day ago.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board.
22-02-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed electrical grill stored inside mop sink. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled with common name next to coffee machine.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in unisex bathroom located at the back of the establishment.
32-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Matilen Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Matilen Cafe on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Matilen Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Matilen Cafe.
How does Matilen Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sweetwater?
Matilen Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is higher than the Sweetwater average of 63.
Has Matilen Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Matilen Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Matilen Cafe 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 Matilen Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Matilen Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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