What is Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant's health inspection score?

Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 8 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant last inspected?

Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant was last inspected on March 11, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant have?

Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant has 64 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant safe to eat at?

Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant has a safety score of 8/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant serve?

Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant

Name: Hidalgos Cafeteria & Restaurant
Address: 24961 S DIXIE HWY, Homestead, 33032
Rating: 8

24961 S DIXIE HWY, Homestead

Last Inspected: 3/11/2026

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0Poor

American•Homestead

Ranked #318 of 330 in HomesteadBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Mar 11, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month 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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-106

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-21 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-16 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 0/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (8/100) 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

24961 S DIXIE HWY, Homestead, FL 33032

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

9 basic

Sep

Apr 2023

1 inspections

6 high priority

3 intermediate

10 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

5 high priority

6 basic

Nov

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

7 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Routine - Food2 Routine

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestWarning Issued

2 High7 Med9 Basic

18 total6 risk factors

17/100inspection score

−112 pts

High Priority (7)

−80 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
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
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−20 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
02BNo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food(2x)−10
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Basic (4)

−12 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current(2x)−4

Base deductions−112 pts

Risk factor bonus (6× +5)−30 pts

Nov 25

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

5 High6 Basic

11 total5 risk factors

13/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10
01AFood obtained from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
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

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5

Basic (3)

−10 pts

28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(3x)−6
02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Apr 23

Routine Inspection

6 High3 Med10 Basic

19 total

5/100inspection score

−112 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−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 (6)

−30 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5
24DBPR violation code 24−5
24DBPR violation code 24−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
53No licenses/permits displayed−2

Base deductions−112 pts

Sep 22

Routine Inspection

4 High3 Med9 Basic

16 total

27/100inspection score

−87 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

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

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
50Single-service items reused−2

Base deductions−87 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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