Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

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524 W 27 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 6, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3676353
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13556923
DBPR license2327953

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#15High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm) at kitchen area. Operator add more chlorine to sanitizing solution Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 3 small flying insects flying around kitchen area. Also observed 1 small flying insect flying around back storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak stored on top of cut vegetables inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee stored beef properly inside reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter next to kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle soiled at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils not inverted inside container at front counter. Employee stored inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groove cutting board on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation with bracelets and a watch. Employees removed at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at front counter. Employees wear hair restraint at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at walk in freezer at back storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer at back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed 2 empanadas container not covered inside shelf at walk in cooler. Operator covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer shelves rusty at back storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:15 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
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
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.