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 dateApril 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3417280
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8596888
DBPR license2331388

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Lamb (51/50F – Cooling); chicken soup (46/45F – Cooling), located inside walk in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator.

#7High Priority22-12-5

High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

#8High 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 over raw fish inside reach in cooler, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Lamb (51/50F – Cooling); chicken soup (46/45F – Cooling), located inside walk in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cube inside hand sink located at the dishwasher machine area.

Basic 5

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensil inside hot water at 104°F, operator discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#4Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in frezzer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located next to steam table.

#5Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.