PUERQUITO ASADO RESTAURANT

PUERQUITO ASADO RESTAURANT located in HIALEAH has undergone 9 health department inspections, achieving a 2.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file

4080 E 4 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)

Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/26/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13507447

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed empty glass bottles inside 3 compartment sink and beer residue.
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled with dark substance next to kitchen door.
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks next to 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager handling food without a hair restraint, manager provided hat during inspection. Corrected On-Site
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at preparation area soiled food debris.
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside ladies restroom, manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

8/28/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10914759

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 5 basic

24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils not inverted next to 3 compartment sink.
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without hair restraint. Employee provided hat during inspection. Corrected On-Site
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at preparation area.
33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at preparation area.
14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fruit pulp being stored inside thank you bags at reach in freezer.
08A-04-5:High Priority - RTE food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed unwashed vegetables on top cooked rice inside reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris at preparation table across oven.
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

1/17/2025· 1y 1mo ago

3 int, 2 basic

12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed employee pineapple juice inside ice machine. Employee removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. Employee provided personal hat during inspection. Corrected On-Site
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris on top preparation table . Employee removed to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at men bathroom. Employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

8/5/2024· 1y 7mo ago

1 high, 1 int, 6 basic

36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles stained with water by back entrance door.
36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed by wall to bathroom entrance. Repeat Violation
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. Employee put on a hat during inspection. Corrected On-Site
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer at preparation area. Repeat Violation
33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at men's bathroom.
14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags being used to store raw pork inside reach in freezer at preparation area.
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ladies bathroom. Employee provided paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

4/22/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8577186

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

14-22-4:Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed by wall to bathroom entrance. Repeat Violation
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest freezer.
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for the mens bathroom.
29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

4/5/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8616054

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

36-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing cove molding next to ATM machine by bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Still observed, as per owner they gonna replace it on next day. **Time Extended**

2/20/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8576866

Follow-up Inspection Required

6 int, 6 basic

12/18/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8341918

Follow-up Inspection Required

7 int, 7 basic

32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on Men bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on top kitchen area . Warning
36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing cove molding next to ATM machine by bar area. Warning
14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on double door reach in cooler at kitchen. Warning
32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed on men bathroom. Warning
29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed Hand wash sink next 3 compartment sink with slow draining water. Warning
29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under 3 compartment sink, water leaking. Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, mixer soiled. And micr interior soiled Warning
32-11-5:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed on Men bathroom. Warning
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on both bathrooms. Warning
53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Dayilien Ondarza working at restaurant for over sixty days. Repeat Violation Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on men and women bathroom. Warning
14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Repeat Violation Warning

8/18/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8321932

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 2 basic

32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in both bathrooms. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in units in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Still observed. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training for Mayra Acosta. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Still observed. Admin Complaint
14-14-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at the front counter next to coffee machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Still observed. **Time Extended**

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