Hialeah, Miami-Dade County

EL YAYABO CAFETERIA

1087 E 25TH STREET, Hialeah, FL 33013

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 Intermediate
Apr 3, 2024
City
Hialeah
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Closed
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 22772063

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 form to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 22772064

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee certification expired as of 12-09-2023 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 22772061

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed not self-closing doors. Observed in the men bathroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22772062

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes on the wall inside the men bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Time Extended

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 17

14-31-5

Detail 22564057

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw steak stored in grocery bags inside the 3 compartment sink. Also observed food stored in grocery bags inside reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 22564071

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed plant food stored next to raw shell eggs inside reach in cooler next to oven. Employee stored food properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22564067

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shell eggs stored inside reach in cooler next to oven. Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 22564064

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of grill next to fryer. Operator removed the raw shell eggs and stored them inside the reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22564062

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (49F - Cold Holding) in standing water.at 3 compartment sink. As per operator less than one hour. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22564069

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (78F - Hot Holding)on top of grill next to fryer. As per operator onions were cooked approximately 2 hours ago. Also Observed milk (106 - Hot Holding) Located next to coffee machine at front counter. Employee reheated milk (165f - Reheating ) Warning

13-05-4

Detail 22564056

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee preparing a sandwich with out gloves. Inspector instructed employee during inspection. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22564066

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 form to operator.

53B-05-5

Detail 22564068

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 employee certification expired as of 12-09-2023 Warning

32-04-4

Detail 22564058

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed not self-closing doors. Observed in the men bathroom Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22564059

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22564063

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag stored on top of slicer in the kitchen area. Employee removed personal bag. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22564070

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with out hair restraint while cooking. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22564065

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes on the wall inside the men bathroom. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22564060

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside the reach in freezer located in the back of kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22564055

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 next to oven. Employee removed the water bottle from the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22564061

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak( 49F - Cold Holding )in standing water at 3 compartment sink. As per operator less than one hour. Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 12, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 22360906

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic thank you bags used to store tequenos, and green peppers in reach in freezer.

50-17-3

Detail 22360911

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023

14-14-4

Detail 22360914

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed no food grade brush used a coffee station. Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 22360905

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used as liner on shelves in reach in freezer.

36-34-5

Detail 22360912

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust at dining area.

35B-01-4

Detail 22360907

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to the outside. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22360908

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer at back storage area.

38-12-4

Detail 22360909

Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed light bulb missing end cap light in kitchen.

06-01-5

Detail 22360913

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Operator began running water on pork to properly thaw. Corrected On-Site

21-09-4

Detail 22360910

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen on top of stove. Repeat Violation

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

14-14-4

Detail 22360587

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: During callback inspection observed paint brush used at coffee station. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22360586

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at he back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back doo. Time Extended

21-09-4

Detail 22360588

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area. Time Extended

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 22155391

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak in cooler, employee rearranged properly during inspection. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22155397

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef stew (98F - Hot Holding) as per Manager less than 4 hours, employee discarded during inspection l Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22155395

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22155392

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. Warning

14-14-4

Detail 22155390

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22155394

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours, employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22155393

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at he back door. Warning

21-09-4

Detail 22155396

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area. Warning

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 21824508

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. Provided form during inspection.

16-37-1

Detail 21824512

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available,

11-26-1

Detail 21824510

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 form during inspection.

14-14-4

Detail 21824507

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine.

02C-02-5

Detail 21824513

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours.

50-09-4

Detail 21824506

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 21824511

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

25-05-4

Detail 21824509

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of Togo containers stored on floor at the dine in area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 21388114

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine stored in meat slicer in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 21388111

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in nonfood grade bags in reach in cooler/freezer. Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 21388110

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (94F - Hot Holding) at the front counter. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21388108

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty pans inside kitchen hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21388109

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chlorine spray bottle not labeled with common name in women bathroom. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21388106

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on top of meat slicer. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21388115

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 21388116

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a cooking oil container stored on floor in dry storage area.

36-24-5

Detail 21388113

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in unisex bathroom. Also in women bathroom. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21388107

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers stored on floor in dine in area.

06-01-5

Detail 21388112

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and steak (frozen) inside 3 compartment sink. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Dec 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

14-31-5

Detail 20705222

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed peppers in direct contact with thank you bag in the reach in freezer

08A-02-6

Detail 20705221

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed containers of steak and pork in the reach in cooler over bags of bread . Operator readjusted the product Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20705223

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plates stored in the kitchen sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 20705224

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in the ladies restroom Repeat Violation

Jul 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

14-31-5

Detail 20320829

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meat in thank you bags in the reach in freezer Repeat Violation

08A-14-5

Detail 20320830

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed container of raw fish/ chicken over cooked beef / croissants in the reach in cooler. Operator readjusted the products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20320827

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pans and tong in the handwash sink near 3compartment sink

02C-02-5

Detail 20320825

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of pork/ rice pudding and chicken in the reach in cooler made yesterday per operator without date marking Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20320824

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on the floor by the back door

36-24-5

Detail 20320826

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in the ladies restroom

38-07-4

Detail 20320828

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the warmer of the pastries at front counter