EL REY DE LA FRITA
421 W 29 ST, Hialeah FL 33012 · (305)863-0401
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019013929 | Feb 11, 2019 | Apr 22, 2019 | $400 |
| 1--2018054984 | Oct 17, 2018 | Nov 16, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm).
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak stored above cut onions on standing unit at kitchen area.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed next to flat grill, as per operator less than 30 minutes, operator moved eggs to reach in cooler.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm) at front counter.
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean cups inside hand wash sink at front counter.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken soup prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked in standing unit at kitchen area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container next to mixer at kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on vents at kitchen area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter, operator stored properly during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on stove.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle on top of cut fruits container on standing white freezer at front counter.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside standing reach in freezer at kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw burgers (frozen) on prepared table, operator moved to reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind 3 compartment sink at front counter.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at front under 3 compartment sink.
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw hamburger patties stored over container with cut onions inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator moved onions away from raw hamburger patties.
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 beef. Operator arranged raw foods properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plates and coffee cups inside hand wash sink front counter, Employee removed cups and plates from inside hand wash sink sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser, no labeled at kitchen. Employee labeled spray bottle bottle.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food preparation, no hair restraints used.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator put gloves on, no hand washing, before making a sandwich. Manager coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing, employee washed hands and then put gloves on.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over uncovered fruit pulp inside reach in freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no hair restraints while cooking and serving food.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored ice scoop properly.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed sanitizer solution bucket on shelf above the floor.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled at kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed by bathroom water damage on ceiling tiles.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at kitchen cook doesn't use hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with fruit pulp stored on the kitchen floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen counter.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade paint brush used at coffee station.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with all purpose cleaner no labeled, at kitche.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen personnel no hair restraints while cooking.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed at coffee station 3 compartment sink no set up in correct order. Employee reset 3 compartment sink properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with cooked string potatoes stored on the kitchen floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven do handle. Employee removed tongs from oven door handles.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep tables.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sugar container. Employee discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ceiling fan dusty, hood filters soiled at kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve insulated cups stored on the floor. Employee stored single serve cups in top of a milk crate more than six inches of the floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of front counter, in use wiping towels not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, flour and garlic powder containers no labeled. Employee labeled containers.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at front counter 3 compartment sink Chlorine 200ppm, Employee reset 3 compartment sink Chlorine 100 ppm.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer on one door refrigerator at front counter No working properly. 10F when ambient is 49F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water bottle inside hand was sink. Employee removed bottle from inside hand wash sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans prepared yesterday according to manager, no date labeled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in women bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed box with plantains stored on the floor At hallway.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ground beef thawing at room temperature on preparation table. Cook moved ground beef inside reach in cooler for proper thawing.
wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of counter at front area.
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.