Inspection Report

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EL REY DE LAS FRITAS

9343 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3345869
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8365129
DBPR license2323815

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ground beef (64F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at storage area. As per manager, product was left out at room temperature for thawing, less than 2 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (56F – Cold Holding) over ice at cook line. As per employee, less than 30 minutes. Employee added ice to surrounding container. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Manager, Luis Veitia no proof of Food Manager Certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at front counter. Manger removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with black substance. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.