ARTISTA RESTAURANT
9550 NW 79TH AVENUE BAY 3 · HIALEAH GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33016
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee cleaned and rinsed ceramic plates and placed them to dry before sanitizing it. Explained and Instructed employee to removed everything he had cleaned prior and properly wash rinse and sanitize all. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In the upright cooler at cook line observed raw beef in direct contact with to go bags. Employee transferred food to a food graded bag-Ziplock. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in the upright cooler at cook line raw chicken stored over raw steak. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at cook line cooked beans (89F – Hot Holding); chicken soup (90F Hot holding) as per employee out of temperature for about 4 hours, instructed employee to discard food items. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the upright cooler at cook line observed raw steak (47 F – Cold Holding); raw pork (46F – Cold Holding), cook stated food was kept outside out of temperature for less than 4 hours, instructed employee to immediately put food back in cooler after being used. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line cooked beans (89F – Hot Holding); chicken soup (90F Hot holding) as per employee out of temperature for about 4 hours, instructed employee to discard food items. Observed cooked chicken (98F – Hot Holding), employee out of temperature for less than 4 hours, instructed employee to reheat food. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
53B-15-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Cook was unable to answer temperature for cold and hot holding. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several containers stored in the hand sink at kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hans sink at kitchen. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Susana Reyes expired sep 2024. **Warning**
Basic 3
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating a plate of chicken with rice and salad at front counter. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in standing water at 87F. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven with heavy grease accumulation. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:50 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.