EL REY DE LAS FRITAS
10142 West Flagler Street
Hialeah, Florida, 33174
Sweetwater
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/24/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor under triple sink. Operator removed bucket from the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw beef steak stored over cheese inside reach in cooler behind cook line. Operator properly arranged products. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) under triple sink. Operator diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed DOB missing on certification. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with table cleaner not properly labeled at front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2025 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 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 employee bags next to canned milk at storage shelf. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs ganging from oven door handle.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic container at storage shelves.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service pans not inverted on top of reach in freezer across cook line.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front counter. Employee diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with oil and Frita sauce without label on shelve over cook line.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by table. Employee removed the table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training records missing Date of birth.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Observed Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
- 21-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on cutting board on reach in cooler across cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Observed Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on cutting board on reach in cooler across cook line **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with red food debris on reach in cooler across cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Observed Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with red food debris on reach in cooler across cook line. **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of employee training for Lazaro. Hired for more than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Observed 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. Observed no proof of employee training for Lazaro. As per manager employee was hired for less than 60 days. **Time Extended**
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed 4 employee food training missing birth date. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Observed Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed 4 employee food training missing birth date. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls, plates and plastic containers not properly protected. Employee inverted the items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cold holding unit at 50F across cook line. Employee replaced TCS items in another cold unit. 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 employee bag next to clean equipment on shelve under microwave. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes, potato sticks, and cooking pil stored on floor under preparation table next to triple sink. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris on preparation table across triple sink. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fruit pulp stored uncovered inside reach in freezer next to microwave. Employee properly covered the products Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on cutting board on reach in cooler across cook line Warning
- 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 stored over raw pork inside reach in freezer next to microwave. Employee rearranged products by cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut ham (53F - Cold Holding); chorizo (57F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for more than 4 hours. Also house potatoes (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for more than a day.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut ham (53F - Cold Holding); chorizo (57F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for more than 4 hours. Also house potatoes (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for more than a day. Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - 200ppm) employee diluted with water and retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with red food debris on reach in cooler across cook line. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to fryer blocked by trash can. Employee removed the thrash can. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Observed no proof of employee training for Lazaro. Hired for more than 60 days. Warning
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed 4 employee food training missing birth date. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty throughout the kitchen area. Also ceiling tiles dusty over stove area. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on prep reach in freezer across stove. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front of reach in cooler located next to kitchen door. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil and potato sticks stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed the food items from the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in hand wash sink next to fryer. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container with portioned fruits not covered inside of reach in freezer at kitchen area. Employee covered the fruits. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) not properly thawed on prep table in front of 3 compartment sink. Employee moved the pork to 3 compartment sink under cold running water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat rice inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee rearranged the food 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 cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee for less than 4 hrs inside prep reach in cooler across stove at kitchen. Employee moved to reach in freezer for rapid cooling and last reading cooked pork (42F - Cold Holding); Corrected On-Site 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. Observed no proof of employee agreement available. Discussed and emailed to operator.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation 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 flan prepared on site on to-go container not date marked at front counter, as per employee for more than 24 hrs. Employee date marked the flan during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed 7 food handler certificates without birth date. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).