Epicentro Cafe Hialeah in Hialeah
Last inspected:
5006 W 12 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012Epicentro Cafe in Hialeah has accumulated 318 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.8 per visit. The facility's most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, hand washing, and utensil sanitation. In February 2026, inspectors documented a propane tank stored inside the building, a fire safety violation that persists despite prior citations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Epicentro Cafe Hialeah in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
11.8
violations / inspection
11.8 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Epicentro Cafe Hialeah in Hialeah: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Observed an LP gas tank inside kitchen.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Epicentro Cafe Hialeah in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections50 violations · 32 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 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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— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Epicentro Cafe Hialeah in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Epicentro Cafe Hialeah in Hialeah last inspected?
- Epicentro Cafe Hialeah in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Epicentro Cafe Hialeah in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at Epicentro Cafe Hialeah in Hialeah are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Epicentro Cafe Hialeah in Hialeah had?
- Epicentro Cafe Hialeah in Hialeah has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Epicentro Cafe Hialeah in Hialeah find?
- Epicentro Cafe Hialeah in Hialeah was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Epicentro Cafe Hialeah in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- No, Epicentro Cafe Hialeah in Hialeah has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
- Has Epicentro Cafe Hialeah in Hialeah had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Epicentro Cafe Hialeah in Hialeah has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
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