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LA MINUTERA FISH & CHIP

LA MINUTERA FISH & CHIP maintains a 1.6/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in HIALEAH. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2839 W 2 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10931347

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior with soiled debris. Warning
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at kitchen next to fryer reach in cooler not working. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer plastic container with raw shrimp stored on the floor. Operator stored food items 6 inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-01-5: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 sugar scoop handle touching product. Operator stored scoop with upwards. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. Operator cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not handwashing sign provided at handwash sink at service window. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in freezer door soiled. Warning
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed establishment reusing conch fritters plastic containers. Manager discarded plastic container. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with gloves on with one hand inside his pocket and the other hand touching the fryer basket. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside walk in freezer, raw chicken over container with plantains. Operator stored plantains container in a different shelf by itself. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Yellow Rice (46F - Cold Holding) prepare the day before. ( stop sale). Operator discarded the yellow rice. Observed Shredded Lettuce (79F - Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) on ice. According to manager they were placed 45 minutes ago. Operator put more ice for rapid chill. Observed Mixto ceviche (47F - Cold Holding),oyster cocktail(47F - Cold Holding). According to operator placed it on fish display at 9 am. Operator removed food items and placed them inside the walk in cooler for proper cooling.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cardboard box on top of handwash sink next to prep table by walk in freezer. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed to paper towel at handwash sink by service window. Operator provided paper towel for handwash sink.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at handwash sink by service window. Operator provided soap for the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non grade pain brush next to coffee machine. Warning
  • 53B-03-5:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certificate by an unapproved provider. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10766008

  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice (48F - Cold Holding); breaded fish (49F - Cold Holding) stored in walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice (48F - Cold Holding); breaded fish (49F - Cold Holding) stored in walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Beatris, and Eduardo.

Inspection Date: 7/30/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at preparation area. Operator clean ice machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed drawers ric handles soiled. Employee clean handles. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-09-1: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 snappers not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package. Employee removed fish from package. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled. Operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line. Employee clean the microwave. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, located at preparation area.
  • 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 lobster soup held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at walk in cooler. During the inspection operator marked item with the correct date. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8568080

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. observed dust throughout kitchen area.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen food, preparation area.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Next to water heater back exit Door. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout cook area.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Seal damage kitchen floor where needed. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen top shelf soil.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most kitchen RIC.
  • 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • 36-04-5:Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Kitchen area.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Kitchen employee. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink Repeat Violation
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in 3 comp sink.
  • 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.
  • 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • 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.
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

Inspection Date: 12/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8381317

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted at soup station. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at food preparation area.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on exit do to outside next to water heater. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area cracked tiles on the floor. Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles on wall across from walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed at kitchen lamps and chains holding lamps dusty.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sandwich table, according to manager out for about 40 minutes shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) Manager added ice bags on top of lettuce and to for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected next to dish machine no vacuum breaker. Manager installed vacuum breaker. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Manager removed items from inside hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

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