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EL REY DE LAS FRITAS

1821 Southwest 8th Street
Miami, Florida, 33135
Little Havana
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10774113

  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/6/2025

  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink.
  • 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 burgers stored over cut lettuce and tomato at front counter of establishment. Manager relocated products. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 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 scoop handle touching ice inside bin. Operator removed handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping cloths stored on the counter. Operator placed inside bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice cheese (46F - Cold Holding) next to the flattop for less than 1 hour as per operator. Item was placed in the reach in cooler.
  • 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 croquettes (122F - Hot Holding); meat empanadas (98F - Hot Holding) in the front counter hot box for less than 1 hour as per operator. Operator turned up the heat in the unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Analenys, Marjaorie, Beatriz and Dora with expired certificates on 12/2023.

Inspection Date: 5/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8459380

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at remote storage room.
  • 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 scoop handle touching ice inside bin. Employee rearranged scoop handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed container of single service containers stored on floor at remote storage room.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black substance near 3 compartment sink at remote storage room.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (64F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); cheese (59F - Cold Holding) in ice bath at front counter. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed product in to smaller containers and added ice to surrounding container. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected at remote storage room missing vacuum breaker.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 10/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8529573

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing above walk in cooler at back kitchen.
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed water dripping from pipe onto boxes of vegetables at walk in cooler.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and three compartment sink.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Observed hole in ceiling located at remote dry storage.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand sink onto floor. Located at back kitchen. Also observed water dripping from pipe onto boxes at walk in cooler.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Dulce de leche (58F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator cooked pork prepared on previous day and dulce de leche prepared 4 days prior.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Dulce de leche (58F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator cooked pork prepared on previous day and dulce de leche prepared 4 days prior.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink located at front counter.

Inspection Date: 10/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8458797

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at storage area. **Time Extended**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at front counter. Manger removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: 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. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365129

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at storage area. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at front counter. Manger removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at front counter. Warning
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with black substance. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ground beef (64F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at storage area. As per manager, product was left out at room temperature for thawing, less than 2 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) over ice at cook line. As per employee, less than 30 minutes. Employee added ice to surrounding container. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Manager, Luis Veitia no proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation 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. Warning

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★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(3,190 reviews)

Price Level

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Opening Hours

Monday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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