ARTISTA RESTAURANT
9550 NW 79TH AVENUE BAY 3 · HIALEAH GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33016
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the upright cooler located at cook line observed raw pork chops stored over tomatoes and peppers.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the upright cooler located at cook line observed
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham Croquettes (120 F – Cold Holding); beef pastry (119F – Hot Holding), as per employee for less than4 hours, coached employee to reheat food. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw pork in it original packaging, still frozen thawing at room temperature in the hand wash sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Susana Reyes expired sep 2024
Basic 5
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer gasket torn, freezer located at cook line.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water at 98F. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled, located at cook line. Observed interior of oven soiled.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the hand wash sink at cook line observed raw beef in it original packaging thawing at room temperature. Operator removed it on site. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-02-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 1:08 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.