BELLY FUEL RESTAURANT
9101 W OKEECHOBEE ROAD, Hialeah Gardens FL 33016 · 7864333060
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 6 live flies flying around the kitchen area.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over unwashed produce
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed juices prepared onsite not properly date marked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located in the front counter area.
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Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container not covered located in the front counter area, observed cut avocado stored in reach in cooler not covered located.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in the kitchen area.
Apr 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 6 live flies flying around the kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over unwashed produce
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Gallo pinto (52 F - Cold Holding) stored inside of the walk in cooler according to operator since yesterday
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Gallo pinto (52 F - Cold Holding) stored inside of the walk in cooler according to operator since yesterday.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed juices prepared onsite not properly date marked.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken stored on the walk in freezer floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled in the inside
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located in the front counter area.
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container not covered located in the front counter area, observed cut avocado stored in reach in cooler not covered located.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in the kitchen area.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Antacid bottle stored on the microwave in the kitchen.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in a plastic container in the kitchen cooked pork chunks (89 F - Cooling), as per operator cooling outside for over 7 hours. Instructed operator to discard food.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in a reach in cooler located in the storage area raw eggs over vegetables.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw eggs stored over a cold salad.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in a plastic container in the kitchen cooked pork chunks (89 F - Cooling), as per operator cooling outside for over 7 hours. Instructed operator to discard food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the stove cooked rice (89 F - Hot Holding), as per operator for less than 4 hours. Instructed operator to reheat food and maintain it at proper hot holding temperature.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two bottles of stainless still cleaner and Raid stored in the hand washing sink sing sink at cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with degreaser not labeled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between the 2 preparation tables at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed on the preparation table.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in the walk in freezer washed raw vegetables stored in direct contact with to go bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over onions and other vegetables.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in the reach in cooler located at cook line raw liver stored over cooked beans.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in the reach in cooler located at cook line raw chicken stored over raw beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liced tomatoes (70 F - Cold Holding), as per operator for less than 1 hour. Employee decided to discard tomato.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a front counter in the hot holding unit observed ham croquettes (113F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (129F - Hot Holding), as per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator removes food to reheat.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator printed and posted sign on site.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler observed a case of green plantains, raw potatoes stored on the floor. Employee picked it up from the floor and placed it on a plastic rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Jan 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw steak, in the reach in cooler located at cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Cutting board attached to the reach in cooler at cook line.
Nov 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw steak, in the reach in cooler located at cook line.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the walk in the walk in cooler raw eggs (60F - Cold Holding), as per manager stored in cooler since the day before. Employee discarded eggs on site.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the walk in the walk in cooler raw eggs (60F - Cold Holding), as per manager stored in cooler since the day before. Employee discarded eggs on site.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (89F - Hot Holding), in the rice cooker. Manager stated that rice was cooked less than 4 hours ago. Employees reheating rice. at front counter observed chicken empanadas (130 F - Hot Holding), as per manager less than 3 hours, employee reheating food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager stated she has been working for 7 months.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at cook line.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no running water at hand wash sink located at front counter.
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 walk in cooler no maintain food at proper temperature, WIC temperature was approximately 60F.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Cutting board attached to the reach in cooler at cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knife stored in between the prep tables at cook line.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect zapper stored over the reach in cooler located at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled, located on prep table at cook line. Observed interior of oven soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler exterior soiled cooler at cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (126F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for 90 minutes, as per operator. Operator reheated item.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed 8 knives stored between the 3 compartment sink and wall. Operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers with dust.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In the kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken in the reach in cooler not covered.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. In the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Jun 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located in the cook line observed pork ribs (50 F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, employee said food item was going to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front line in the steam table observed cooked chicken (109F - Hot Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours, employee reheating food.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Lisvany Hernandez.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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. Yaidely Pinero working for about 5 months.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled, oven interior soiled, microwave interior soiled.
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