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EL REY DE LAS FRITAS

1821 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33135 · 305.644.6054

Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats54
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2331390
Grade history
AUG 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
DEC 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/01/23 expired on.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2015040287Aug 6, 2015Oct 8, 2015$400
1--2015006935Jan 15, 2015Mar 17, 2015$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Waslk in cooler: raw chicken stored above whole limes. Discussed with the operator, the proper storage of food. Provided the operator with the handout for the proper storage of food.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Walk in cooler: raw ribs stored above cans sodas. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
High priority/08A-11-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink and by the cookline.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer and dry storage area: underneath the shelves.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrective Action Taken
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk in cooler: bread stored inside Thank you bags.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mixing bowl stored inside the hand washing sink nearby the walk in cooler.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter by the coffee station.
Basic/31B-04-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. By the service window.
Basic/29-49-6
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Basic/38-04-4
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. By the three compartment sink in the ware wash area: Observed clean knives stored between the wall and the three compartment sink. Operator placed the knives into the three compartment sink to be cleaned.
Basic/24-14-4/Corrective Action Taken
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment using quaternary and chlorine for sanitation. Operator could not provide the quaternary test kit. Discussed with the operator the proper test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler: fan covers soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/01/23 expired on.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Kitchen, bag of onions on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By the cook line: cup stored inside the hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All food handlers cards missing the date of birth. FRLA, Liliana, Adriana, Ayde, Mayer, Cesar, Rudy, Lizbeth, and Alba.
Intermediate/53B-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Fronts counter, ice bin by the window: one sliding door is broken.
Basic/14-11-5

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.