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 dateFebruary 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3659470
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13501427
DBPR license2322980

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD 40 next dry pasta on a shelf at kitchen area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal can inside plastic container being use to dispense rice. Employee removed and discarded during inspection. Also observed to go plastic container being use to dispense sugar at cook line. Employee removed and discarded during inspection.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food without hair restraint. Employee provided hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting next to 3 compartment sink.

#4Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed mop sink faucet missing.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bag with pumpkins being stored on the floor at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Also observed bucket with BBQ sauce being stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-73-4

Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed drip tray missing at cook line.

#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed metal container with BBQ sauce inside walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered with aluminum foil during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.