RESTAURANT UNIVERSAL DEL PUEBLO
Food safety records indicate RESTAURANT UNIVERSAL DEL PUEBLO in HIALEAH has 6 inspections with a 2.4/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
300 W 21 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/29/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13531823
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door at main kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Observed at back door at main kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezers at back kitchen area at main kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Observed at chest freezers at back kitchen area at main kitchen. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/26/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10935390
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with yellow mold-like substance. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed rusted can used as scoop inside sack of rice open next to back door at main kitchen. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front kitchen. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door at main kitchen. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under shelves at walk in cooler at main kitchen and behind fryers at front kitchen. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezers at back kitchen area at main kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed not ambient thermometer inside hot holding unit next to steam table at front counter. Operator placed an ambient thermometer inside unit. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at front kitchen. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sack of rice open and not covered next to back door at main kitchen. Also observed block of white cheese inside walk in cooler not covered. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in side walk in cooler - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken breast container stored over ready to eat portioned sauce at shelf inside walk in cooler. Operator stored under ready to eat items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed White Cheese (48F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator less than 2 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. Cooked pork ribs (133F - Hot Holding); Chicken soup (129F - Hot Holding)at main kitchen area. As per operator less than two hours. Food was delivered at the time of inspection. Observed Stuffed Potatoes (115F - Hot Holding); Ham Croquettes (113F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per operator for less than four hours. Operator increased the temperature of the unit. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled next to fryers at front kitchen area. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink with clean plates and utensils on top at front counter. Operator removed it all. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 1/24/2025
Inspection Date: 8/5/2024
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed handle touching the sugar
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas.
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef stored inside reach in freezer, located at cooking line. Employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Inspection Date: 4/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8563588
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Under kitchen equipment.
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed raw chicken (58/55F - Cooling) with more than 4 hours as per operator, located inside walk in cooler.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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. Operator printed out agreement and employees signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Diama with more than 2 months of hired.
Inspection Date: 12/1/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8343811
- 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 on preparation table, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken inside standing water, operator open the cold running water. Corrected On-Site
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink set up with chlorine sanitation solutions of 200 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
- 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 white rice (100°F - Hot Holding) on top of preparation table, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. 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. Form was printed and posted. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Emailed form to operator, form was printed and signed by employees. Corrected On-Site
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Contact Information
Phone: (786) 487-8104
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(30 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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