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Completed

EL REY DE LA FRITA

421 W 29 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 330125700

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3337922
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8357181
DBPR license2325706

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate4 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

#5High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at front counter 3 compartment sink Chlorine 200ppm, Employee reset 3 compartment sink Chlorine 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate05-05-4

Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer on one door refrigerator at front counter No working properly. 10F when ambient is 49F.

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water bottle inside hand was sink. Employee removed bottle from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.

#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans prepared yesterday according to manager, no date labeled.

Basic 4

#1Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in women bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box with plantains stored on the floor At hallway.

#3Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ground beef thawing at room temperature on preparation table. Cook moved ground beef inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of counter at front area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.