Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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1675 W 49 ST 1574 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3558041
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8989010
DBPR license2333230

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed red snapper fillets at 41F on prep table at kitchen reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded fish.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towels stored on hand wash sink ware washing area. Employee removed towels from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container no handle used to dispense flour.

#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed red snapper fillets at 41F on prep table at kitchen reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded fish. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic51-09-4

Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 105 seats. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in column by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed rice scoop handle touching the rice inside rice bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler, containers with Cooked chicken, raw fish, raw pork not covered. Employee covered food containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.