Cafe Colon in Hialeah
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969 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010Cafe Colon in Hialeah has accumulated 171 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no disciplinary actions. Recent inspections show a pattern of compliance callbacks with extensions: in March 2026, inspectors issued a warning for 22 violations and returned the next day with 9 additional violations pending correction under an extended deadline. Top violations involve proper ventilation, consumer advisories, and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Cafe Colon in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Cafe Colon in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 4 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 7 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cafe Colon in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cafe Colon in Hialeah last inspected?
- Cafe Colon in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cafe Colon in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cafe Colon in Hialeah are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Cafe Colon in Hialeah had?
- Cafe Colon in Hialeah has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cafe Colon in Hialeah find?
- Cafe Colon in Hialeah was most recently inspected on August 31, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cafe Colon in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- No, Cafe Colon in Hialeah has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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