Hialeah, Miami-Dade County

RAINBOW CAFETERIA

1898 W 8 AVE, Hialeah, FL 33010

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 Intermediate
Apr 17, 2026
City
Hialeah
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 24521685

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 to operator during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24521687

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed floor cleaning spray bottle not identified at front counter. Employee identified it during inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 24521686

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-69-4

Detail 24521691

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezers at kitchen area.

51-13-4

Detail 24521690

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 24521688

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 24521692

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in coolers all around kitchen area.

08B-12-5

Detail 24521689

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken container no covered inside reach in cooler next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 24110751

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over whole lettuce inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator properly rearranged. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 24110750

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Emeria Romero expired on 6/2/25. Warning

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

02C-02-5

Detail 23622511

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, yellow rice, and rice and beans with no date marking. As per employee food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection.

53B-05-5

Detail 23622513

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 Dania with expired food employee handle training.

22-20-5

Detail 23622510

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-69-4

Detail 23622515

Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at dry storage.

22-16-4

Detail 23622514

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage.

14-33-4

Detail 23622512

Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at dry storage.

42-01-4

Detail 23622509

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 23121745

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection operator cleaned it.

36-37-5

Detail 23121744

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

10-17-4

Detail 23121743

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between the three compartments sink and the wall. Operator removed them. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 22787746

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed lentils soup (48F - Cooling); inside reach in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator,

08A-17-6

Detail 22787744

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 raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer.

01B-02-5

Detail 22787743

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed lentils soup (48F - Cooling); inside reach in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator,

16-37-1

Detail 22787747

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

05-08-4

Detail 22787748

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

29-09-4

Detail 22787745

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At the hand sink located in the kitchen.

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

29-42-4

Detail 22567223

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

11-07-5

Detail 22567228

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. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22567220

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.

16-37-1

Detail 22567221

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

05-08-4

Detail 22567227

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

10-17-4

Detail 22567226

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed Kitchen nice between one and three compartment sink.

06-01-5

Detail 22567222

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed in room temperature.

42-01-4

Detail 22567225

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

21-09-4

Detail 22567224

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

14-31-5

Detail 21658057

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Inside Reach in freezer.

29-42-4

Detail 21658059

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

11-07-5

Detail 21658060

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.

10-17-4

Detail 21658056

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed kitchen utensils stored between wall and 3 compartment sink.

42-01-4

Detail 21658058

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Oct 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

14-14-4

Detail 20613247

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed painting brush used as utensil for coffee at the front counter area. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20613248

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Aug 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

22-45-4

Detail 20423518

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing cutting boards at the triple sink without sanitization step. Employee was coached about properly wash, rinse and sanitize kitchen utensils. Cutting boards were properly sanitized during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 20423514

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over vegetables inside of the double glass sliding doors reach-in cooler located in kitchen at the preparation area. Operator properly stored the raw beef during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 20423516

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed painting spray stored on a shelf next to containers to-go. Operator removed the painting spray during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-21-4

Detail 20423519

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed a container of degreaser over a shelf at the front counter area without label. Operator labeled at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20423517

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance inside of the ice machine located inside the storage room next to the back door.

36-17-5

Detail 20423515

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken inside the kitchen, next to the preparation table.

36-02-5

Detail 20423520

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout preparation room. Repeat Violation