Sarussi's Cafe in Hialeah
Last inspected:
3670 W 12 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012Sarussi's Cafe in Hialeah has been inspected 23 times since 2016, accumulating 211 violations—averaging 9.2 violations per inspection, nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurrent across the inspection record, including employee health policy violations in at least 6 inspections, handwashing violations appearing in multiple inspections, and food contact surface violations documented in nearly every inspection. The most recent inspection on March 23, 2026 resulted in 8 basic violations with no further action required. An administrative complaint was recommended in March 2023 after violations including employee health policy failures and food in good condition issues; a warning was issued in August 2023 after 9 violations including employee health reporting and approved food source violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sarussi's Cafe in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Sarussi's Cafe in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 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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— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 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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— 3 inspections35 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sarussi's Cafe in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sarussi's Cafe in Hialeah last inspected?
- Sarussi's Cafe in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sarussi's Cafe in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sarussi's Cafe in Hialeah are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Sarussi's Cafe in Hialeah had?
- Sarussi's Cafe in Hialeah has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sarussi's Cafe in Hialeah find?
- Sarussi's Cafe in Hialeah was most recently inspected on March 23, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sarussi's Cafe in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- No, Sarussi's Cafe 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 V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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).
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