EL REY DE LAS FRITAS
9343 SW 40 ST, Miami FL 33165
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017011174 | Dec 7, 2016 | Mar 28, 2017 | $300 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 10/25.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of cleaning solution with no label near floor mixer. Operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as a scoop inside bin of seasoning in back storage area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from October 1, 2025 posted on wall.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar at coffee prep station with no label. Operator labeled.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 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 10ppm). During the inspection employee added more chlorine to the water Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
May 9, 2025□ 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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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink.
Feb 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 burgers stored over cut lettuce and tomato at front counter of establishment. Manager relocated products.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice cheese (46F - Cold Holding) next to the flattop for less than 1 hour as per operator. Item was placed in the reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (122F - Hot Holding); meat empanadas (98F - Hot Holding) in the front counter hot box for less than 1 hour as per operator. Operator turned up the heat in the unit.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Analenys, Marjaorie, Beatriz and Dora with expired certificates on 12/2023.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter reach in cooler gaskets torn.
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 handle touching ice inside bin. Operator removed handle.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping cloths stored on the counter. Operator placed inside bucket.
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (64F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); cheese (59F - Cold Holding) in ice bath at front counter. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed product in to smaller containers and added ice to surrounding container.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected at remote storage room missing vacuum breaker.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at remote storage room.
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 handle touching ice inside bin. Employee rearranged scoop handle.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed container of single service containers stored on floor at remote storage room.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black substance near 3 compartment sink at remote storage room.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Dulce de leche (58F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator cooked pork prepared on previous day and dulce de leche prepared 4 days prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Dulce de leche (58F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator cooked pork prepared on previous day and dulce de leche prepared 4 days prior.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink located at front counter.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing above walk in cooler at back kitchen.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed water dripping from pipe onto boxes of vegetables at walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and three compartment sink.
Observed hole in ceiling located at remote dry storage.
Water leaking from pipe underneath hand sink onto floor. Located at back kitchen. Also observed water dripping from pipe onto boxes at walk in cooler.
Oct 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at front counter. Manger removed tongs.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at front counter.
Jul 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ground beef (64F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at storage area. As per manager, product was left out at room temperature for thawing, less than 2 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) over ice at cook line. As per employee, less than 30 minutes. Employee added ice to surrounding container.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Manager, Luis Veitia no proof of Food Manager Certification.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at front counter. Manger removed tongs.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at front counter.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with black substance.
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.