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PONELOYA NICARAGUAN CUISINE

10170 West Flagler Street
Hialeah, Florida, 33174
Sweetwater
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/24/2025

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table at kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed veggies stored on floor at storage area.
  • 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 inside beans container with handle in contact with product at storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to steam table.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled at front counter. Employee cleaned unit. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed behind steam table. Employee started to dry water. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked beans inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed the fish. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 cheese quesadilla (112F - Hot Holding); scrambled eggs (125F - Hot Holding) on steam table. As per operator for less than an hr. Employee reheated products cheese quesadilla (165F - Hot Holding); scrambled eggs (170F - Hot Holding) Corrective Action Taken** Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to steam table.
  • 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 cooked beans, gallo pinto rice without date mark as per employee for a day. Employee started to date mark product. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/16/2024

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on preparation table at kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 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 phone next to knives on preparation table employee removed the phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle.
  • 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 inside beans container with handle in contact with product at storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef stew not covered inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table at kitchen.
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 6 packages of bread with mold-like growth at front counter. Employee segregated to then discard the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 and raw beef stored in the same container inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave interior soiled at front counter.
  • 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 cooked white rice without date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen. As per employee for more than 24 hrs. Employee properly marked. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Judith expired on 1/1/24. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8517683

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of of black mold like substance inside ice machine.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezer door handles soiled with food debris.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled at kitchen area.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board at front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food not identified inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed the food. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 inside rice container and another in beans container with handle in contact with product. Employee replaced the handle upwards in both containers.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Observed faucet at hand wash sink in disrepair.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottled water stored inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed two reach in cooler units interior soiled with food debris at kitchen. Also reach in freezer interior soiled with food debris at front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of produce reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shredded beef, raw chicken stored uncovered inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee covered products. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used to cover rice while cooking. Repeat Violation
  • 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 beef stored inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee rearranged products by cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cabbage (54F - Cold Holding) at display reach in cooler, as per employee for approximately 2 hours. Employee added ice for rapid cooling. **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 tortillas with cheese (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee for approximately 2 hours. Employee place the products inside over for reheating. Retest tortillas with cheese (165F - Reheating)Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at sink faucet on mop sink.
  • 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. Discussed and provided to manager via email. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired employee training for Judith Posadas on 1/21/24.

Inspection Date: 12/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8517088

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cold units door handles soiled next to steam table and next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed cold units door handles soiled next to steam table and next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty throughout kitchen area and dining area. Also ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen area and dining area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed ceiling vents dusty throughout kitchen area and dining area. Also ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen area and dining area. **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed not current license displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed not current license displayed. **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on prep table at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed grooved cutting board on prep table at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 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 3 tables with chairs and 3 chairs front counter. Provided form form to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed 3 tables with chairs and 3 chairs front counter. Provided form form to operator. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed lemons and chayote squash stored on floor behind steam table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed plantains and potatoes stored on floor behind steam table. **Time Extended**
  • 10-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine. **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed interior of microwave soiled at front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed standing water inside reach in cooler next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over stuffed potatoes inside reach in freezer next to steam table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed raw pork over cheese inside reach in freezer next to steam table. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potato cutter soiled next to 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed potato cutter soiled next to 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with beer cases across steam table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed hand wash sink across steam table still blocked by food items. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided at hand wash sink across steam table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed no paper towels provided at hand wash sink across steam table. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no training available for Karina Torres has been working for more than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: 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. Observed no training available for Karina Torres has been working for more than 60 days. Admin Complaint
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at hand wash sink across steam table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed no soap provided at hand wash sink across steam table. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8383889

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cold units door handles soiled next to steam table and next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty throughout kitchen area and dining area. Also ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen area and dining area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed not current license displayed. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on prep table at kitchen area. Warning
  • 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed garbage bags out of the dumpster due to overflowing. 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 3 tables with chairs and 3 chairs front counter. Provided form form to operator. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed lemons and chayote squash stored on floor behind steam table. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at front counter. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster available. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall fan soiled with dust next to kitchen entrance. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter next to white reach in freezers. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plates not inverted on steam table. Operator inverted the plates. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in a plastic container without label on prep table at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 4 bags of Honduran bread with mold-like growth at front counter. Warning
  • 01A-05-4:High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed merengues at front counter no proof of invoice. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed red peppers stored in nonfood-grade bags at reach in freezer next to steam table. Also rice stored in nonfood-grade bags inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over stuffed potatoes inside reach in freezer next to steam table. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed merengues at front counter no proof of invoice. 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. Observed cooked pork (129F - Hot Holding); pan de bono (123F - Hot Holding). Operator reheat cooked pork (171F - Reheating); pan de bono (166F - Reheating) Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed lysol spray bottles stored next to salt at storage shelves next to steam table. Operator removed the salt. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed no written procedures available for vomit or diarrhea events. Discussed and provided to operator. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potato cutter soiled next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with beer cases across steam table. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with a sponge and strainer inside at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided at hand wash sink across steam table. 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. Observed no training available for Karina Torres has been working for more than 60 days. 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 provided. Discussed and provided to operator. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at hand wash sink across steam table. 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 cooked beans, cooked pork, cooked picadillo inside reach in cooler without date marked as per operator for more than 24hrs. Repeat Violation Warning

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★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(93 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 8:30 PM
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Serves Beer
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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