HERMANOS MENDOSA FRITANGA REST
1356 PALM AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm) at kitchen area. Employee add more water to sanitizer solution Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Cooked White Rice (61F – Cooling) inside shelf at walk in cooler. As per operator from the day before. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-18-4High Priority – Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed 1 employee washing hands and dried them with his apron. Employee washed hands and dried properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed several bags of raw beef stored on top of frozen vegetables inside chest freezer in front of kitchen entrance.
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature inside shelf next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee stored inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked White Rice (61F – Cooling) inside shelf at walk in cooler. As per operator from the day before. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed 1 employee washing hands in the three compartment sink at kitchen area. Coached employee on proper procedure. Employee washed hands at hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed probe thermometer not working properly.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed dry storage shelf rusty outside the of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance at front counter.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at front counter.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 groove cutting boards at preparation table at kitchen area.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack stored in top of establishment food inside shelf next to chest freezers at kitchen entrance. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed water nesting inside metal container inside shelf next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer in front of kitchen entrance.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign inside men's bathroom.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest freezer gaskets soiled in front of kitchen entrance. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee ice cream stored on top of establishment food inside chest freezer at kitchen area. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked black beans container not covered inside shelf at walk in cooler.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 1 wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table not stored in sanitizer solution at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:19 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.