El Rapido Cardenas Cafe in Opa-locka
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2001 Nw 139 St, Opa-locka, FL 33054El Rapido Cardenas Cafe in Opa-Locka has been inspected 5 times between December 2024 and March 2026, accumulating 42 violations at an average of 8.4 per inspection, significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have included proper cooking temperatures (cited in 2 of the last 2 inspections), hand washing and employee health policy violations, chemical storage, and allergen awareness. The facility received a Warning Issued disposition on March 24, 2025 following an inspection that documented an employee health policy violation. The most recent routine inspection on March 18, 2026 identified 21 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
El Rapido Cardenas Cafe in Opa-locka: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
El Rapido Cardenas Cafe in Opa-locka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (6)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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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— 3 inspections22 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Rapido Cardenas Cafe in Opa-locka: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Rapido Cardenas Cafe in Opa-locka last inspected?
- El Rapido Cardenas Cafe in Opa-locka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Rapido Cardenas Cafe in Opa-locka?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Rapido Cardenas Cafe in Opa-locka are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper sanitizing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has El Rapido Cardenas Cafe in Opa-locka had?
- El Rapido Cardenas Cafe in Opa-locka has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Rapido Cardenas Cafe in Opa-locka find?
- El Rapido Cardenas Cafe in Opa-locka was most recently inspected on September 4, 2026 with 9 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Rapido Cardenas Cafe in Opa-locka ever been shut down?
- No, El Rapido Cardenas Cafe in Opa-locka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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.
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