EL REY DE LAS FRITAS
10142 WEST FLAGLER ST, Miami FL 33174 · 305-223-7260
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen on door to the outside.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box with raw beef thawing at ambient temperature. Operator placed box wit beef inside reach in cooler across for proper thawing.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.observed at kitchen dury wall.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled by coffe station.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); crumbled ham (46F - Cold Holding) across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty over storage shelves at storage area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on metal shelve next to storage shelves.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal cup on prep table across triple sink. Operator removed the cup.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with potato sticks stored on floor under prep table across triple sink. Operator removed from the floor.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water next to cook line.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 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 front counter Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine, retest front counter Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with winded not properly labeled at front counter. Operator labeled bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table across triple sink. Employee removed the water.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bacon (frozen) thawing at room temperature on prep slicer table. Operator placed inside reach in cooler for proper thawing.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw beef steak stored over cheese inside reach in cooler behind cook line. Operator properly arranged products.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) under triple sink. Operator diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed DOB missing on certification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with table cleaner not properly labeled at front counter.
Open dumpster lid.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor under triple sink. Operator removed bucket from the floor.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by table. Employee removed the table.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training records missing Date of birth.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags next to canned milk at storage shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs ganging from oven door handle.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic container at storage shelves.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service pans not inverted on top of reach in freezer across cook line.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front counter. Employee diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with oil and Frita sauce without label on shelve over cook line.
Feb 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with red food debris on reach in cooler across cook line.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for Lazaro. Hired for more than 60 days.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed 4 employee food training missing birth date.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on cutting board on reach in cooler across cook line
Feb 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 one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork inside reach in freezer next to microwave. Employee rearranged products by cooking temperatures.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut ham (53F - Cold Holding); chorizo (57F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for more than 4 hours. Also house potatoes (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for more than a day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut ham (53F - Cold Holding); chorizo (57F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for more than 4 hours. Also house potatoes (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for more than a day.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - 200ppm) employee diluted with water and retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - 100ppm)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with red food debris on reach in cooler across cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to fryer blocked by trash can. Employee removed the thrash can.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for Lazaro. Hired for more than 60 days.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed 4 employee food training missing birth date.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls, plates and plastic containers not properly protected. Employee inverted the items.
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 cold holding unit at 50F across cook line. Employee replaced TCS items in another cold unit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag next to clean equipment on shelve under microwave.
Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes, potato sticks, and cooking pil stored on floor under preparation table next to triple sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris on preparation table across triple sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed fruit pulp stored uncovered inside reach in freezer next to microwave. Employee properly covered the products
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on cutting board on reach in cooler across cook line
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat rice inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee rearranged the food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee for less than 4 hrs inside prep reach in cooler across stove at kitchen. Employee moved to reach in freezer for rapid cooling and last reading cooked pork (42F - Cold Holding);
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. Observed no proof of employee agreement available. Discussed and emailed to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan prepared on site on to-go container not date marked at front counter, as per employee for more than 24 hrs. Employee date marked the flan during inspection.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed 7 food handler certificates without birth date.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty throughout the kitchen area. Also ceiling tiles dusty over stove area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on prep reach in freezer across stove.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front of reach in cooler located next to kitchen door.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil and potato sticks stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed the food items from the floor.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in hand wash sink next to fryer.
Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container with portioned fruits not covered inside of reach in freezer at kitchen area. Employee covered the fruits.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) not properly thawed on prep table in front of 3 compartment sink. Employee moved the pork to 3 compartment sink under cold running water.
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.