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EL IMPERIO DE LA COMIDA

With 6 inspections documented, EL IMPERIO DE LA COMIDA maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating in HIALEAH. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1325 E 4 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13538959

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled nozzle with mold-like substance at triple sink at dishwashing area. Also observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler across fryers at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed gaskets were removed to be clean. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed person in charge provided copies of all certificates and the issued date was unable to read. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended** **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928810

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at wheat container at front counter. Operator removed items it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and car keys stored in dry storage rack next to corn starch at prep area. Chef removed items from storage racks. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled on top of prep table in front of stoves at kitchen area. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at walk in cooler at kitchen area. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled nozzle with mold-like substance at triple sink at dishwashing area. Also observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler across fryers at kitchen area. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ripe plantains (Frozen) next to fryers at kitchen area. Employee moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed all around kitchen area. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified at prep table next to orange juice machine at front counter. Also observed crackers crumbled container with no label at dry storage, Chef identified item during the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of red pepper strips dented at dry storage area. Operator removed dented cans. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn tamales inside thank you bags at walk in freezer. Warning
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid spray can at front counter next to dessert reach in cooler. Chef removed items at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked Yucca (54F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler as per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded food. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Pork (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked Yucca (54F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (45F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ground Beef (47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, as per operator less than 4 hours. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ripe Plantains (116F - Hot Holding);Fried Breaded Shrimp (98F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per operator for less than four hours. Operator reheated Ripe Plantains (186F - Reheating); Fried Breaded Shrimp (178F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed raid spray bottles stored at front counter next to food items. Employee removed item at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked yucca, cooked chicken, cooked ground beef in shelves at walk in cooler at kitchen area. Warning
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed person in charge provided copies of all certificates and the issued date was unable to read. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/30/2025

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the establishment areas.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork belly, and raw fish fillets thawing in standing water inside the three compartments sink. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/31/2024

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By the kitchen exit door, and dining room.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish fillets thawing in standing water inside three compartments sink.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked bread pudding, and flan held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at reach in cooler.

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8594104

  • 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frozen boxes of food store on floor. Walk in freezer.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • 11-27-4: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.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 11-26-1: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.
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Rice, beans etc in dry storage room.

Inspection Date: 1/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359575

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal containers used as a scoop with no handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside 2nd walk in cooler.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In the kitchen.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go plates stored on the floor in the attic. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed handwashing sink with pipe leaking.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet towels on top of cutting board at the front counter. Operator placed inside the sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of corn in the storage rack with a dent.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (51F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the front counter 20 minutes before inspection, operator placed back inside the reach in cooler.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (110F - Hot Holding); chicken (131F - Hot Holding) at the front counter steam table. As per operator placed on the line 30 minutes before inspection. Asked operator to reheat items to 165F and above. Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed raid can next to food preparation area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02D-12-1:Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed fresh watermelon juice in the reach in cooler at the front counter with no warning label.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employee in the establishment working with no manager in charge.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(587 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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