Lucys Cafe Restaurant in Hialeah
Last inspected:
4201 W 16 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012Lucy's Cafe Restaurant in Hialeah has accumulated 207 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 8 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no disciplinary actions or fines. The most frequently cited violations involve proper ventilation (16 instances), food contact surfaces (14), and clean multi-use utensils (14). A single fire safety violation was documented in 2017 for a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Lucys Cafe Restaurant in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
8.1
violations / inspection
8.1 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.71
violations / inspection
6.71 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Lucys Cafe Restaurant in Hialeah: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Observed extinguisher on recharge.
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.
Lucys Cafe Restaurant in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections38 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Lucys Cafe Restaurant in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lucys Cafe Restaurant in Hialeah last inspected?
- Lucys Cafe Restaurant in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 15, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Lucys Cafe Restaurant in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lucys Cafe Restaurant in Hialeah are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Lucys Cafe Restaurant in Hialeah had?
- Lucys Cafe Restaurant in Hialeah has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lucys Cafe Restaurant in Hialeah find?
- Lucys Cafe Restaurant in Hialeah was most recently inspected on July 15, 2026 with 11 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Lucys Cafe Restaurant in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- No, Lucys Cafe Restaurant in Hialeah has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
- Has Lucys Cafe Restaurant in Hialeah had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Lucys Cafe Restaurant 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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