Tlaxcala Cafeteria & Bakery
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Tlaxcala Cafeteria & Bakery nine times, with records going back to 2022. Tlaxcala Cafeteria & Bakery was last inspected on Oct 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 13 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter: cooked tamales (68-70F - Cold Holding). As per operator, placed on the counter 1 hour before the inspection. Operator place the cooked tamales inside the reach in cooler. Inspector discussed time as a public health control with the operator and provided the form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee wash hands at the three compartment sink. Inspector coached/trained the employee on where to wash hands.. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at the three compartment sink. Inspector coached/trained the employee on where to wash hands.. Advised operator to remove the hand washing sinks sign, hand soap, and paper toe peel dispenser from above the three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. As per operator, all employees hired over 4 months: Nadia, Francisco and Eva.
53B-01-5
58
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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. Chlorine test kit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees in the new bakery area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: No handwash sink for employees in the new bakery area. observed during the callback inspection on 12/4/24, employee prepping dough in the bakery/prep area added nearby the restroom( prep table, mixers, flour, large oven, dough processing equipment, and bakery racks), shelf with bags of flour, 2 stand up reach in coolers and 1 stand up reach in freezer. **Admin Complaint**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the establishment added a partition wall with an open in the dining room, countertop at the front counter was removed and 3 glass display cases installed in the location, wall in the kitchen behind the original location of the three compartment sink has been removed, bakery/prep area added nearby the restroom( prep table, mixers, flour, large oven, dough processing equipment, and bakery racks), shelf with bags of flour, 2 stand up reach in coolers and 1 stand up reach in freezer. Also observed no handwash sink for employees in the new bakery area. Discussed with the operator and provided the plan review referral form. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed the establishment added a partition wall with an open in the dining room, countertop at the front counter was removed and 3 glass display cases installed in the location, wall in the kitchen behind the original location of the three compartment sink has been removed, bakery/prep area added nearby the restroom( prep table, mixers, flour, large oven, dough processing equipment, and bakery racks), shelf with bags of flour, 2 stand up reach in coolers and 1 stand up reach in freezer. Also observed no handwash sink for employees in the new bakery area. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Mauricio Alejandro Ruiz Peralta Caridad Acevedo **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Operator Mauricio Alejandro Ruiz Peralta As per operator, Caridad Acevedo no longer employed with the establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items **Time Extended**
16-04-4
58
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. **Warning**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Roxana Rodriguez **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees in the new bakery area. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the establishment added a partition wall with an open in the dining room, countertop at the front counter was removed and 3 glass display cases installed in the location, wall in the kitchen behind the original location of the three compartment sink has been removed, bakery/prep area added nearby the restroom( prep table, mixers, flour, large oven, dough processing equipment, and bakery racks), shelf with bags of flour, 2 stand up reach in coolers and 1 stand up reach in freezer. Also observed no handwash sink for employees in the new bakery area. Discussed with the operator and provided the plan review referral form. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Mauricio Alejandro Ruiz Peralta Caridad Acevedo **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand washing sinks, front counter and kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Warning**
16-04-4
29
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw steak in the reach in cooler and raw shell eggs over cooked rice and vegetables in the entrance of the kitchen. Provided department form on how to properly store food items to the operator. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (112F-123F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the stove made at 10am. Operator turned on the pilot of the stove to reheat it. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Observed katalina with no employee training hire more than 1 year.
53B-02-5
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. Emailed form to operator. Observed new employee with no form signed.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw chicken, raw pork and cooked rice in the reach in cooler prepped yesterday in the morning with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve turned off, at the handwashing sink at the front counter, ran water for 2 minutes temperature is 77F.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the ice bin, salt and sugar containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen
36-32-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spoons, spatula and knives in between the wall and 3 compartment sink. Observed a knife between the wall and prep table by the bread making station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of prep table.operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter beer reach in cooler interior soiled, and reach in soda cooler with shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing in room temperature at the mop sink. Operator placed inside reach in cooler.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the reach in freezer.
36-27-5
17
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-06: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large mixer in the kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-06: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large mixer in the kitchen soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Katerin working for one year as per operator. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-06: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Katerin working for one year as per operator. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Most reach in coolers in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-06: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Most reach in coolers in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Both chest reach in freezers in the dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-06: Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Both chest reach in freezers in the dry storage area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area and kitchen not maintained clean and organized. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-06: Storage area and kitchen not maintained clean and organized. **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-06: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Kitchen: cup with no handle stored inside a bag of flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-06: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Kitchen: cup with no handle stored inside a bag of flour. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
58
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chest reach in freezer: raw chicken stored inside Thank You carry-out bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler by the three compartment sink: raw chicken stored above a container of ketchup. Discussed with the operator the proper storage of food and provided the handout. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the clean-up plan for vomit/diarrhea handout. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large mixer in the kitchen soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Katerin working for one year as per operator.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Unisex restroom for employees and customers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Storage area and kitchen not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Both chest reach in freezers in the dry storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Most reach in coolers in the kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Kitchen: cup with no handle stored inside a bag of flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
29
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tlaxcala Cafeteria & Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tlaxcala Cafeteria & Bakery on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tlaxcala Cafeteria & Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tlaxcala Cafeteria & Bakery.
How does Tlaxcala Cafeteria & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Tlaxcala Cafeteria & Bakery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Tlaxcala Cafeteria & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tlaxcala Cafeteria & Bakery have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tlaxcala Cafeteria & Bakery 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 Tlaxcala Cafeteria & Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tlaxcala Cafeteria & Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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