2 PLACE RESTAURANT
476-478 PALM AVE, Hialeah FL 33010 · (786) 262-1186
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside non food grade bags inside reach in freezer at kitchen area. Operator removed raw chicken from non food grade bags and stored inside ziplock bags during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. Operator provided sign during inspection.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed inside container on top of table next to three compartment sink at kitchen area.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled all around kitchen area.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 packages of tilapia thawed inside ROP bag inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Assorted empanadas (126F - Hot Holding); Ham Croquettes (113F - Hot Holding) at hot holding unit at front counter. Operator increased the temperature during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's bathroom.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in freezer at storage area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 packages of tilapia thawed inside ROP bag inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator discarded during inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle touching sugar next to coffee machine at front counter.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed not ambient thermometer inside hot holding unit next to service window at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezers gaskets soiled all throughout establishment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall next to steam table at kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to back door.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance at front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest reach in freezer at front counter.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at kitchen area. Operator cleaned it during inspection.
Feb 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at men's bathroom.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at men's bathroom.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed johan, and Irina.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken, and raw beef thawing at room temperature. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them in reach in cooler, located at cooking line.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over cooked beef stored inside the reach in cooler, located at cooking line. Employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over croquettes stored inside the standing reach freezer, located at cooking line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. Employee placed a new bottle of soap.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee removed the bowl.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
Apr 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Apr 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority10 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked pizza, stored inside the standing reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed bags with raw oysters stored inside the standing reach in freezer without tags. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed plastic container with soap stored near clean kitchen utensils, and plates. Employee removed soap container, and placed it correctly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed chocolate cake stored inside the glass standing reach in cooler without date marked. Employee date marked item.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed yamilka Alvarez.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Discussed and coached operator, and provided signs.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. Employee placed a new paper towel roll.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Maria Fernanda, Sabrina Montana, and Sheila Maria Leon.
No soap provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. Employee placed a bottle of soap.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed bags with raw oysters stored inside the standing reach in freezer without tags. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.Discussed and coached operator, and provided signs.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located above preparation table.
Observed standing teach in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken stored in standing water inside the three compartment sink.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels by the hand washing sinks.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in handwashing sink area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sink sign.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.