DAGER'S RESTAURANT
5484 W 16 AVE, Hialeah FL 33012 · 7866751443
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of grill at kitchen cooked pork belly (90F - Hot Holding), placed outside 2 hours ago according to manager. Operator placed cooked pork belly inside walk in freezer for rapid chill.
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1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016046391 | Sep 30, 2016 | Jan 4, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor at kitchen. Operator stored Cooking oil containers six inches above the floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored placed ice scoop with handle upwards.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of grill at kitchen cooked pork belly (90F - Hot Holding), placed outside 2 hours ago according to manager. Operator placed cooked pork belly inside walk in freezer for rapid chill.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Operator stored ice scoop with handle upwards.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside salt scoop handle touching salt. Operator removed scoop and stored properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at women bathroom..
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and crumbled crackers no labeled with common name. Operator labeled food containers.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched apron, handling clean equipment. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and glove use.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside salt and sugar containers scoop handles touching food. Manager stored scoops properly.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observe plastic scoop handle touching rice inside pot. Employee stored scoop properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Employee replaced soiled clothes with clean one.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers and pots not inverted, Employee inverted pots and containers.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler and front of 3 compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled next to ice machine at kitchen. Employee labeled sugar container
Mar 11, 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed white trash bag used to cover pork inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded bag and covered pork with a lid.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at kitchen spry bottle containing degreaser no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes on ceiling tiles at storage area.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed at kitchen above prep table end caps missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on chest freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve containers stored on the floor at storage room. Employee stored SS containers six inches above the floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler at kitchen across from fryer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed containers with raw chicken and raw fish thawing on standing water Employee put frozen food containers under cold running water for proper thawing.
Oct 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm) Employee reset triple sink Chlorine 100 ppm
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed drinking ice stored in thank you bags inside chest freezer.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Employee prepared new sanitizer solution, Chlorine100 ppm
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.
Light not functioning. Observed above oven and chest freezers at preparation table.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table
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