Pronto Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
45
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Pronto Cafe, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Across the inspection history, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at front counter, employee put gloves on without washing hands before serving a sandwich, Manager coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2025 Establishment open and selling food with an expired License. Operator pay licenses during inspection, ref# 257570267 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory available. Printed consumer advisory sign, operator posted on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container no labeled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating at food preparation are front counter.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing wrist watches while preparing and serving food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with sliced onions stored on the kitchen floor. Employee stored onions six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand sink next to 3 compartment sink, no sign. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep sandwich table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
45
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees put gloves on without washing hands first, and proceeded to work with food. Manager coached employees on proper gloves use and hand washing **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of preparation table garlic and oil mix (70F - Cold Holding), according to cook placed outside 90 minutes ago. Operator placed garlic and oil mix inside reach in cooler for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Operator provided soap **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of preparation table table at kitchen. Employee removed personal phone from top of preparation table . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cooking and wearing wrist chains. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed sign was painted over, unable to read anything.
31B-04-4
58
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
61
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed carton of shell eggs stored on top of kitchen counter at ambient temperature. According to manager placed out 30 minutes ago, Employee stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler for proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee moved bucket from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at men bathroom no soap available.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at kitchen, no paper towels available.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed inside reach in cooler water bottle and open beverage containers. Manager removed items from inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed rice spoons buried inside rice. Employee stored rice spoons with handles upwards no touching the food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. observed at men bathroom.
32-17-4
55
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing wrist watches. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor at storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor at storage room. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
90
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at kitchen employee change gloves after touching apron without washing hand first. Manager coached employees in proper glove use and hand washing. **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. Provide health reporting agreement to manager, he made copies and reviewed with employees during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Pros cleaning instructions flyer to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed for Alexander Stephan **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 4 employees 60 days no training of any kind available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing wrist watches. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor at storage room. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen meat thawing at room temperature at kitchen top of prep table. Employee put frozen meat in a plastic container and put it under cold running water at 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen by fryer. **Warning**
21-12-4
47
Sep 29, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no waste receptacle in women bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter area.
31B-04-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pronto Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pronto Cafe on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pronto Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pronto Cafe.
How does Pronto Cafe compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Pronto Cafe most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Pronto Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pronto Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pronto Cafe 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 Pronto Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pronto Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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