Suave Supermarket

3001 E 4 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33013

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Suave Supermarket stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Hialeah restaurant scores 76. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (125F - Hot Holding); plantains (128F -Hot Holding)employee discarded during inspection. Also added water to steam table and raised hot water level. **Warning**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge lacking management certification. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with rice and beans being stored on the floor next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open water bottle inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-13-4

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing soiled with food residue behind front counter. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. Manager provided hair net during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of ketchup being stored on the floor next to handwashing sink . Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between wall and steam table. Manager removed and stores inside 3 compartment sink to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle water inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter.

22-16-4

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to coffee station. Manager provided soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and cleaned cutting board properly. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee bathroom. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw beef inside 3 compartment thawing without running water. Manager turned on water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 23, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shells eggs over milk.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided form during inspection..

11-07-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water water.

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Suave Supermarket last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Suave Supermarket on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Suave Supermarket?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Suave Supermarket.

How does Suave Supermarket compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Suave Supermarket most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Suave Supermarket's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Suave Supermarket have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Suave Supermarket means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Suave Supermarket inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Suave Supermarket is inspected around three times per year on average.

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