Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MOLINAS RANCH RESTAURANT

4090 EAST 8TH AVENUE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33013

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 22, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3708159
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13746651
DBPR license2331388

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw prep shrimp on top cut peppers inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken on top raw beef inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet paper towels inside handwashing sink at prep area. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks at prep area. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw chicken being stored on the floor inside walk in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground paper wraps, cardboard, plastic bottle next to dumpster.

#4Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top ice cooler at bar area. Employee removed and provided clean one and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior at cook line soiled with grease. Also observed microwave interior soiled with food debris at cook line.

#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal open bottle water inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris at cook line.

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed breaded chicken breast not covered inside left side of the walk in freezer. Manager provided metal lid to covered properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet towel on top prep table at cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 2:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)

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