Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

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345 E 49 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33013

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3580430
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10769745
DBPR license2322980

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands first before starting to serve food. Manager coached employees on proper handwashing and gloves use, employee washed his hands and put gloves in. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with all purpose cleaner not labeled across front oven. Employee labeled product properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at kitchen and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed serving scoop inside white rice at steam table area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.