Hialeah, Miami-Dade County

LAS CUATRO ESQUINAS CAFETERIA

1001 E 27 ST, Hialeah, FL 33013

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Dec 15, 2025
City
Hialeah
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 17

22-35-5

Detail 24222471

High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed food residue inside 3 compartment sink. Warning

22-12-5

Detail 24222459

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 24222462

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken being stored inside supermarket bags inside reach in freezer. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24222463

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ham slicer soiled with food debris next to reach in freezer. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24222460

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty plates inside handwashing sink next to steam table. Employee removed and clean handwashing sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24222473

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fried chicken inside reach in cooler not dated and not covered. Not wholesome for service. Manager discarded chicken during inspection. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24222465

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled behind front counter. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

23-24-4

Detail 24222472

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24222468

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-73-4

Detail 24222467

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup and food residue under cooking equipment at kitchen area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24222470

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoes being stored on the floor next to reach in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 24222461

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall under 3 compartment sink behind front counter. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24222464

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24222458

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side on oven soiled with grease. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24222466

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to steam table. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24222469

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork chops inside reach in cooler not covered. Coached employees on proper way to cover food while being stored. Manager covered during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

42-01-4

Detail 24222457

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside mop bucket next to reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 12

22-02-4

Detail 23880926

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23880928

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink at kitchen area. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23880925

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23880933

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23880930

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled behind front counter. Employee labeled properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23880923

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

36-01-4

Detail 23880931

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled with grease under oven.

08B-38-4

Detail 23880927

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of avocados being stored on the floor behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 23880929

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle inside ice machine. Employee removed and stored properly. Coached employee on proper storage. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23880922

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door reach in cooler door handle soiled with food debris in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23880924

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind frying station.

21-12-4

Detail 23880932

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet wiping towel on top front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-14-5

Detail 23597383

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed marinated beef on top of cooked yuca. Inside reach in cooler next to oven. Employee removed and stored properly Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23597379

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to steam tables. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23597382

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to steam tables. Employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23597381

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

22-08-4

Detail 23597377

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled next to reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23597380

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink next to steam table. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23597378

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed marinated pork inside reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered food properly. Corrected On-Site

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 23323807

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork next to sliced ham inside reach in cooler . Employee removed and stored it properly. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23323808

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at men s bathroom. Employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23323812

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.

41-17-4

Detail 23323803

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

32-12-5

Detail 23323804

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23323805

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil being stored on the floor next to preparation table. Employee removed and stored it properly. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23323814

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

02D-03-4

Detail 23323811

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packaged flans at front counter missing proper labeling. Coached employee on necessary label require.

51-13-4

Detail 23323806

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

31B-04-4

Detail 23323810

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen area.

22-16-4

Detail 23323809

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink.

36-27-5

Detail 23323802

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind oven.

02D-01-5

Detail 23323813

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar next to oven not labeled, employee labeled product properly. Corrected On-Site