MOLINAS RANCH RESTAURANT
4090 EAST 8TH AVENUE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33013
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bowl of sugar displayed at front counter not covered. Employee covered properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-14-5High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed prep chicken on top of raw beef inside reach in cooler across from frying station. Employee removed and stored properly. **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 raw chicken over raw pork inside walk in cooler , employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Mario Hernandez 01-25-2025. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris next tom3 compartment sink. Chef removed to 3 compartment sink to be washed. Also observed cutting board soiled with food debris next to frying station.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to dish wash machine. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaning solution not labeled behind front counter. **Warning**
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed glass expresso cup being used to dispense sugar next to coffee station. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 white cutting boards with cut marks at cook line . **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without hair restraint at cook line. Manager provided hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris on top steam table. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet wiping towels on top cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container with sugar not labeled next to coffee station. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:47 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.