What is Don Matias Cafe's health inspection score?

Don Matias Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 30 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Don Matias Cafe last inspected?

Don Matias Cafe was last inspected on January 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Don Matias Cafe have?

Don Matias Cafe has 58 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Don Matias Cafe safe to eat at?

Don Matias Cafe has a safety score of 30/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Don Matias Cafe serve?

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

Official Health Record

Don Matias Cafe

Name: Don Matias Cafe
Address: 8014 NW 103 ST, Hialeah Gardens, 33016
Rating: 30

8014 NW 103 ST, Hialeah Gardens

Last Inspected: 1/13/2026

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0Poor

American•Hialeah Gardens

Ranked #51 of 57 in Hialeah GardensBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Jan 13, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

11.6

Avg Violations

5 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

12x

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-84

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 16/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (30/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Aug 2025

2 inspections

5 high priority

10 intermediate

14 basic

Aug

Jan 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Routine - Food2 Routine

Jan 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

3 High1 Med6 Basic

10 total3 risk factors

38/100inspection score

−64 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

02CReady-to-eat TCS food not properly date-marked−10
03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperatureRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−20 pts

02ANo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked oysters−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(2x)−10

Basic (2)

−4 pts

28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2

Base deductions−64 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Aug 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

3 Med3 Basic

6 total3 risk factors

79/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (4)

−50 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperatureRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−52 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Aug 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

5 High7 Med11 Basic

23 total7 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−176 pts

High Priority (9)

−140 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound condition(2x)Risk Factor−20
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperatureRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(2x)Risk Factor−20
03ETCS food not reheated to 165°F for hot holdingRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display(2x)−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (4)

−30 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled(2x)−10
02ANo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked oysters(2x)−10
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (2)

−6 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored(2x)−4
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−176 pts

Risk factor bonus (7× +5)−35 pts

Feb 23

Routine Inspection

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−61 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
06Handwash sink not accessible−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
25Improper sewage/waste disposal−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

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

Base deductions−61 pts

Sep 22

Routine Inspection

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
35Live animals present−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
41Plumbing in disrepair−2

Base deductions−30 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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