Mr Cachapa Hialeah
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
10
Score
Mr Cachapa Hialeah has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 19 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Mr Cachapa Hialeah's 10 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
8
Critical latest
8
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding) located near cook line area as per operator more than four hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding) located near cook line area as per operator more than four hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed dessert tres leches, pie parchita, marquesa ferrero, flan, cake pineapple, chocolate. Unapproved source. **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw beef over slice ham located cooked line area. Manager stored properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed no invoice provided for dessert. **Warning**
01A-05-4
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. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified food manager unable to answered how to thawed food. **Warning**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers and towels blocking hand wash sink front counter area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the employees were hired more than 60 days. Cesar, Shirley, Iveth, Daimary, Jenny, Julian, Oswaldo. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair outside of walk in freezer at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef and raw fish thawed near three compartments sink kitchen. Managed stored inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located cook line area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
10
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test kit available at the time of the inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Still observed not chlorine test kit available at the time of the inspection. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table next to triple sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Still observed at preparation table next to triple sink at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed all around kitchen and under equipments at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed all around kitchen and under equipments at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair outside of walk in freezer at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed floor tile in disrepair outside of walk in freezer at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use brush stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed coffee brush stored on top of dirty wet towel next coffee machine at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed coffee brush stored on top of dirty wet towel next coffee machine at front counter. **Time Extended**
10-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Still observed walk in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Chicken (56F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler as per operator for less than 2 hours ago. Also observed Shredded Lettuce (72F - Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); Potato Salad (72F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hours. Also observed Raw Chicken Breast (56F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in front of triple sink. As per operator less than 4 hours. Operator stored inside reach in cooler for proper cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed no invoice provided for corn tamales stored on rack at walk in cooler at kitchen area.
01A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of cabbage container at reach in cooler in front of flat top at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a case of raw chicken stored on top raw beef at walk in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed raw chicken on top of corn batter in rack at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation covered his mouth with his hands to cough and not changed gloves. Also observed another employee engaged in food preparation touching her clothes and not changing gloves. Employees washed hands and change gloves. Coached employee on proper procedures.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 12 corn tamales with not proof of source inside rack at walk in cooler at kitchen area.
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified food manager unable to answered how to calibrate probe thermometer.
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unable to answer minimum internal temperature for chicken when is cooked.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test kit available at the time of the inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for sour cream at preparation table at kitchen area.
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use brush stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed coffee brush stored on top of dirty wet towel next coffee machine at front counter.
10-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed vegetables and cut fruits containers stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Also observed sack of rice stored on the floor at dry storage room at kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair outside of walk in freezer at kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed all around kitchen and under equipments at kitchen area.
36-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three employees engaged in food preparation with not hair restraint at the time of inspection.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation 1 wearing a bracelet and 1 wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed back pack and water stored next to single serving to go boxes under preparation area in front of walk in freezer. Operator removed it during inspection.
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside cheese containers at reach in coolers under microwave and in front of flat top at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table next to triple sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.
06-09-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified. Operator identified during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table in front of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink area at kitchen area.
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service to go plates stored not inverted on top of microwave at kitchen area.
25-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single services cups an d to go bags cases stored on the floor at dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed arepa dough containers with old labels after being cleaned.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board at preparation table next to triple sink at kitchen area.
21-04-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensils not stored properly on top of reach in cooler next to coffee machine at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
24-07-4
11
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 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 chunks in the reach in cooler located next to the hand sink at cook line.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in an under-counter cooler raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef.
08A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, green cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a smoothie stored on prep table at cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers wet nesting on storage shelves by the walk in freezer.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler gasket in disrepair, unit located across from the oven at cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed plastic spatula handle burned. Operator discarded it on site. **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven at cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler gasket soiled, unit located under the grill at cook line. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer located next to cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer located next to cook line. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over pico de gallo at reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink. Manager relocated products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored at hand sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bolognese sauce stored at walk in cooler with no date marked. As per manager prepared on previous date.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at all hand sink used at establishment.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at preparation area at kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees breakfast stored at preparation area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging with food with no hair restraint. Employee placed cap on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed onion stored on the floor located outside walk in cooler. Manager placed onions on shelves. Observed container with sauce stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Manager removed container and placed it on the shelf.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer located next to cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator removed ice scoop handle from contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment at preparation area located across from cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gasket soiled at reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken stored at reach in cooler not cover located next to walk in cooler. Manager cover chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored at preparation area.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees coffee cup stored at preparation table at kitchen.
12B-07-4
37
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler located in the kitchen observed raw eggs, ground beef over cooked beef, cooked chicken. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed raw beef in direct contact with to go bag in the walk in freezer.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided Consumer Advisory to Operator, operator printed form on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanged on the fryer handle located in the kitchen.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with Food splash, observed interior of oven soiled with grease accumulation. **Warning**
22-08-4
61
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed arepas and cut bread stored on thank you bags inside walk in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed wrong test kit, no chlorine test kit available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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 health employee reporting agreement form to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper dispenser not working on hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container storing dry rice on the floor at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager stored ice scoop with handle upwards.
10-08-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in reach in cooler at kitchen. Manager put an ambient thermometer inside cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
52
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips of any kind available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Cachapa Hialeah last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Cachapa Hialeah on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Cachapa Hialeah?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mr Cachapa Hialeah.
How does Mr Cachapa Hialeah compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Mr Cachapa Hialeah most recently scored 10 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Mr Cachapa Hialeah's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mr Cachapa Hialeah have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mr Cachapa Hialeah 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 Mr Cachapa Hialeah inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Cachapa Hialeah is inspected around three times per year on average.
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