MOLINAS RANCH RESTAURANT
4090 East 8th Avenue
Hialeah, Florida, 33013
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - 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
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 white cutting boards with cut marks at cook line . Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - 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
- 22-08-4:Basic - 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
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - 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-01-5:Basic - 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
- 08B-02-4:High 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-14-5:High 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-20-5:High 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
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - 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
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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-11-4:Intermediate - 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
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaning solution not labeled behind front counter. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint, manager provided a hat to employee during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris across from frying station.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with beans not labeled across from read in cooler. Employee labeled product properly. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of cooked pork at walk in cooler , manager removed and 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensil inside hot water at 104°F, operator discarded the water. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in frezzer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located next to steam table.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Lamb (51/50F - Cooling); chicken soup (46/45F - Cooling), located inside walk in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator.
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish inside reach in cooler, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Lamb (51/50F - Cooling); chicken soup (46/45F - Cooling), located inside walk in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cube inside hand sink located at the dishwasher machine area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. At the time of the inspection no thermal strips or non reversible thermometers available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm at the time of the inspection,operator called service technician and all glass ware to be washed rinsed and sanitized at the main unit. Warning
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed in the prep area, operator washed hands no soap and proceeded to handle food. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish fillets stored above cooked chicken located in the standing reach in cooler opposite cookline. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. At the time of the inspection no thermal strips or non reversible thermometers available. Warning
- 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. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).