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LA FRESA FRANCESA

59 W 3 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3633448
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10931757
DBPR license2317441

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#16High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Quaternary 0ppm) at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of ready to eat vegetables at reach in cooler in front of dishwasher machine. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish and raw chicken stored together inside container at chest freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cut bacon (47F – Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (47F – Cold Holding) inside reach in coolers. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#20High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut bacon (47F – Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (47F – Cold Holding) inside reach in coolers. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certificates expired for Yunier G., Alejandro H., Sandra S., Daniela G. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed water and soap spray bottle not identified on preparation table at bar area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 15

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen and preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling on top of reach in coolers in front of dishwasher machine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on bathroom on the left side. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored hanging on drinks shelf at storage area behind bar. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed next to dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored on shelf on top of mini chest freezer. Operator removed and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in coolers at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open beverage stored inside reach in cooler not segregated from establishment food at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic32-17-4

Basic – Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at bathroom on the left side. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing inside standing water at preparation table next to dishwasher machine. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar containers not identified on shelf **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:40 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.