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PUERQUITO RELLENO

With 5 inspections documented, PUERQUITO RELLENO maintains a 2.7/5 food safety rating in HIALEAH. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2750 W 68 ST STE133

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10780395

  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10924679

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food observed in a salt container at cook line.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handle. Observed in reach in freezer located by the hand wash sink at kitchen.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Large Chest Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. Also observed interior of upright reach in freezer located at preparation area soiled.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a couple of scent air sprays stored above the reach in freezer and also next to condensed milk cans located by the hand wash sink at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Operator unable to answer at the big 6 foodborne illnesses. Reviewed the big 6 with operator during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer the probe thermometer calibration. Reviewed proper probe thermometer calibration with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue in the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler door handle with rust.
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar in a container not labeled.

Inspection Date: 2/14/2025

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on shelves located next to the preparation table at kitchen. Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on the storage shelves at kitchen next to the preparation table observed large pots not inverted. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee water bottle stored on the preparation table at kitchen. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On a prep table at preparation area observed a whole raw pork thawing at room temperature. operator removed it and placed it n the walk in cooler to properly thaw. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the upright reach in freezer located at storage area observed raw pork in direct contact with to go bags. Operator removed it to replace bags. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler observed a case of raw chicken stored over raw pork. Operator rearranged cooler on site. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of Metallic stain stored near food on the food storage shelves located at cook line. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored in the hws located at preparation area. Warning
  • 53B-02-5: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 proof of training for employees working for over 60 day-Mariela Navarro, Elena Gonzalez, Igdalia Cabrera, Milkof Cabrera. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/23/2024

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed On door to outside at kitchen .
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store raw pork inside reach in freezer. Manager stored food items in food grade bags. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351122

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of oil stored on the floor located by the walk in cooler. Employee removed container from the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knifes store behind the 3 compartment sink. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection, employee did not have any proof of manager training.
  • 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. At the time of the inspection, employee did not have any proof of food training.

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