Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant in Homestead
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24961 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33032Hidalgos Cafeteria and Restaurant in Homestead has accumulated 358 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.8 per visit, which is more than three times the Miami-Dade County average of 4.05. The facility has never been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated enforcement: warnings issued in 2023, 2024, and 2026, with administrative complaints recommended in 2023 and 2024. Fire safety records document a propane tank stored inside the building in 2016. Top violations include food contact surface issues, consumer advisories, and proper hand and arm washing failures, with food contact surfaces cited 21 times and hand washing issues appearing in 20 inspections.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant in Homestead: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
12.8
violations / inspection
12.8 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
Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant in Homestead: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
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.
Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant in Homestead: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 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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— 3 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 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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— 5 inspections50 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 21 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections33 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant in Homestead: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant in Homestead last inspected?
- Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant in Homestead was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant in Homestead?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant in Homestead are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant in Homestead had?
- Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant in Homestead has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant in Homestead find?
- Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant in Homestead was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 18 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant in Homestead ever been shut down?
- No, Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant in Homestead has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant in Homestead had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant in Homestead 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).
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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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