DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

SHALOM RESTAURANT

With 6 inspections documented, SHALOM RESTAURANT maintains a 2.3/5 food safety rating in HIALEAH. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

301 Palm Avenue
Hialeah, Florida, 33010
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13540146

  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 30 seats with approximately 50 seats in total. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed establishment licensed for 30 seats with approximately 50 seats in total. **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in coolers and reach in freezer at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Still observed at reach in coolers and reach in freezer at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed on handwash sink at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed on handwash sink at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10926686

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside fish seasoning at dry storage area. Operator removed it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at three doors standing unit at kitchen area. Warning
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils and plates inside dirty rack at dry storage area next to kitchen entrance at kitchen area. Warning
  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean knives stored between wall and plumbing tube at triple sink at kitchen area. Coached operator on proper procedures. Warning
  • 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 personal water bottles inside reach in cooler next to establishment food at kitchen area. Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while engaging in food preparation at kitchen area. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across cook line at kitchen area. Warning
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 30 seats with approximately 50 seats in total. 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 inside rice, corn flour, flour at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris next to reach in cooler at kitchen area. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in coolers and reach in freezer at kitchen area. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area. Also observed vegetable reach in cooler interior soiled. Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed on handwash sink at kitchen area. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulation on walls at cook line at kitchen area. Warning
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed one wet wiping cloth on top of prep table at kitchen area. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white rice, corn flour and flour container not identified at kitchen area. Operator labeled them during inspection. Also observed sugar container not identified at front counter. Employee labeled container during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at kitchen area. Coached employee on proper procedures during inspection. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee at kitchen area. Coached employee on proper procedures during inspection. Warning
  • 01A-05-4:High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed cinnamon cake with not invoice provided to verify source. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed cinnamon cake with not invoice provided to verify source. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Ground Beef (71F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator prepared for over 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Beef (44F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator stored inside reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Also observed Ground Beef (71F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator prepared for over 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink next to triple sink at kitchen area. Operator provided at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink next to triple sink at kitchen area. Operator provided at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 not date marked for Cooked Ground Beef in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/7/2025

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed 3 doors standing freezer doors handles soiled.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed chest freezer interior soiled, located at front counter.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed 2 doors standing reach in cooler shelves rusted.
  • 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 compartments sink Chlorine 200ppm). Employee added more water to the Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 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 Cooked pork belly (80F - Cold Holding)stored on top of the preparation area. As per employee food was prepared the day before.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee washed his hands without taking off his gloves. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 chicken over raw beef at 3 doors standing freezer. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
  • 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 at 3 doors reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork belly(80F - Cold Holding)stored on top of the preparation table. As per employee food was prepared the day before.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Inspection Date: 7/11/2024

  • 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 chicken over cheese stored inside the standing reach in cooler, located at preparation area. Operator removed items and placed it correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 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. Discussed with operator and provided email form.

Inspection Date: 12/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8581492

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 50F. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 50F, the operator is aware no temperature food is allowed to be inside the reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of green plantain, raw beef, and cooking oil stored on the floor. In the office observed cases of water, cooking oil and cases of soda stored on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: In the office observed cases of water, cooking oil and cases of soda stored on the floor. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8519785

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop with no handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing dishes but not sanitizing. Showed employee how to wash, rinse and sanitize properly using the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 50F.
  • 09-04-5:Basic - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Observed employee touch a cooked tortilla from the flattop to place with an order. Inspector showed other processes on how to handle cooked food with either gloves or tongs.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of green plantain, raw beef, and cooking oil stored on the floor. In the office observed cases of water, cooking oil and cases of soda stored on the floor.
  • 29-07-5:Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed handwashing sink faucet not closing properly, water keeps leaking.
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack an egg, touched clean plate and utensil without washing their hands, educated how to properly wash hands between uses of cracking eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed employee touch a cooked tortilla from the flattop to place with an order. Inspector showed other processes on how to handle cooked food with either gloves or tongs.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked soup (54F - Cold Holding); rabo de vaca (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours, as per operator. Operator discarded items.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked soup (54F - Cold Holding); rabo de vaca (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours, as per operator. Operator discarded items. Observed raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); raw pork (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler less than 4 hours. Operator placed items in another reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 red beans (89F - Hot Holding) stored on top of prep table. Operator was asked to reheat items to 165F and above. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter or in the kitchen. Operator placed new rolls. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at front counter hand washing sink or in the kitchen. Operator placed new bottle of soap. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(40 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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