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I HEART FRIES

1675 W 49 ST UNIT 1380 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3328900
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8348157
DBPR license2335507

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (46F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler prep station. Also cheese (50F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F – Cold Holding); chicharrones (51F – Cold Holding); hot dogs (50F – Cold Holding) es per operator was cleaning unit an put back about an hour ago. Operator put ice for rapid cooling and final reading 39F cold holding. Operator moved the products into the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner stored on shelf above food preparation table at kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#18Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed lasagna prepackaged the day before without date marking. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no proof of vomit/diarrhea events **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#20Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handling certificates for Jose Francisco Bejerano, Janiel Camejol and Margloris Escalona for more than 60 days. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof of employee agreement. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#22Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 15

#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 **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put a hat on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door handle missing. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under shelves at cook line and also under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw fish stored on floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer next to ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil with handle inside sugar container. Operator removed the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside standing reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled with grease over prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted on top of shelf at kitchen. Employee stored single serve containers properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen fry holding area. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in plastic container not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.