What is Epicentro Cafe Hialeah's health inspection score?

Epicentro Cafe Hialeah has a SafeDine safety score of 48 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Epicentro Cafe Hialeah last inspected?

Epicentro Cafe Hialeah was last inspected on February 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Epicentro Cafe Hialeah have?

Epicentro Cafe Hialeah has 61 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Epicentro Cafe Hialeah safe to eat at?

Epicentro Cafe Hialeah has a safety score of 48/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Epicentro Cafe Hialeah serve?

Epicentro Cafe Hialeah serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Epicentro Cafe Hialeah

Name: Epicentro Cafe Hialeah
Address: 5006 W 12 AVE, Hialeah, 33012
Rating: 48

5006 W 12 AVE, Hialeah

Last Inspected: 2/12/2026

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American•Hialeah

Ranked #643 of 750 in HialeahBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Feb 12, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

12.2

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

11x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-14 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-20 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 46/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (48/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

5006 W 12 AVE, Hialeah, FL 33012

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

4 intermediate

18 basic

Jul

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

9 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Sep

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Routine - Food2 Routine

Feb 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

4 High1 Med3 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

39/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5

Basic (3)

−10 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(3x)−6
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
42Cleaning/maintenance equipment not properly stored−2

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10

Basic (2)

−6 pts

16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried(2x)−4

Base deductions−16 pts

Sep 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

2 High1 Med7 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

51/100inspection score

−58 pts

High Priority (3)

−40 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display(2x)−20

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

02BNo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food−5
11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present−5

Basic (3)

−8 pts

16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried(2x)−4
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−58 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 23

Routine Inspection

1 High3 Med9 Basic

13 total

57/100inspection score

−94 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
11Food from unapproved source−10
11Food from unapproved source−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

13Contaminated food not properly discarded−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
21DBPR violation code 21−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−94 pts

Jul 22

Routine Inspection

4 High4 Med18 Basic

26 total

4/100inspection score

−118 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (10)

−50 pts

13Contaminated food not properly discarded−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5
24DBPR violation code 24−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
29Improper food storage/protection−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2

Base deductions−118 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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