Restaurante Delicias La Cabana

1442 W 49 St, Hialeah, FL 33012
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Restaurante Delicias La Cabana has nine inspections in the public record. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Hialeah restaurant, which scores around 76. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in same container raw pork loin next to boiled ham. Operator placed boiled ham in a shelf above raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 inside vertical freezer, raw beef, raw chicken, raw pork not properly separated. Employee arranged raw animal proteins properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 100F top of flat grill The operator placed utensils container on top of burner to heat up. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
70
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed on lights above shelves and prep area end caps missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
38-12-4
95
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed spray bottle chlorine sanitizer 200+ppm Employee diluted sanitizer with Water. chlorine sanitizer 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-39-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed faucet no vacuum breaker hallway front of walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-34-4
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. Observed all certificates expired 06/01/2025. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing chlorine sanitizer no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles water damage back storage hallway. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed on lights above shelves and prep area end caps missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-12-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal bottle water inside reapply in cooler at kitchen. **Warning**
12B-13-4
52
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle water on top of preparation table . Manager discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen. Employee stored wiping cloth inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
82
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
39
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bags containing cooked rice , according to manager prepared the day before, no date labeled. Employee labeled rice with date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
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 - 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 - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth covering tortillas. Manager removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in standing reach in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops with handles inside Flour chicken stock and salt. Manager stored scoops with handles upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
52
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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 ground chicken (55F - 54F - Cooling); cooked fried beans (53F - Cooling)stored inside make table in the kitchen area. As per operator cooked food was from yesterday. Operator discarded it.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw marinated chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding)stored inside standing cooler in the kitchen area. Observed cooked ground chicken (55F - 54F - Cooling); cooked fried beans (53F - Cooling)stored inside make table in the kitchen area. As per operator cooked food was from yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw marinated chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding)stored inside standing cooler in the kitchen area. Operator discarded it.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located in the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Located in the kitchen area.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located by front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
39

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Restaurante Delicias La Cabana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Restaurante Delicias La Cabana on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Restaurante Delicias La Cabana?

Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Restaurante Delicias La Cabana.

How does Restaurante Delicias La Cabana compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Restaurante Delicias La Cabana most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Restaurante Delicias La Cabana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Restaurante Delicias La Cabana have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Restaurante Delicias La Cabana 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 Restaurante Delicias La Cabana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Restaurante Delicias La Cabana is inspected around three times per year on average.