EL VALLE
4262 W 12 AVE, Hialeah FL 33012
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 raw ground beef next to raw pork, same container, raw ground beef open. Operator stored raw pork above raw ground beef separated.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021005804 | Feb 8, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 | $400 |
| 1--2018033063 | May 23, 2018 | Jul 26, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a raid spray can by dry storage area. Operator removed during inspection.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded fish fillets stored above shredded cheese container at cook line, operator stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with food debris can opener blade. Operator moved to dishwashing area.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed cancha container not labeled with common name at kitchen. Operator labeled during inspection.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta (41F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (41F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (41F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (41F - Cold Holding) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, operator date marked during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not labeled with common name by dishwashing area. Operator labeled during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on flour container at dry storage area. Operator removed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted stored next to ice machine. Operator stored properly.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 raw ground beef next to raw pork, same container, raw ground beef open. Operator stored raw pork above raw ground beef separated.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls at kitchen not inverted. Chef inverted bowls and plates.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing condensed milk stored on the floor, inside walk in cooler. Chef stored bucket six inches above the floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar, employee stored scoop with handle upwards.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 99F. Operator placed utensil container with water to reheat inside steamer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection 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 stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw hamburger patties stored over pack of cut onions. Raw fish over cooked pork inside walk in freezer. Operator stored raw hamburger patties under ready to eat food, fish under cooked pork.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed under grill cooler. Raw fish stored over cut ham and cooked chicken, Chef stored ham and cooked chicken on top drawer over raw fish.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink by window. Operator provided paper towels.
Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in cooler bucket with oysters and mayo bucket stored on the floor. Operator stored food items six inches above the floor.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed items from inside hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at ware washing area spray bottles with degreaser no labeled. Chef labeled bottles with content name.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls and plates not inverted at kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed beans container, salt, flour, condensed milk buckets stored on the floor at dry storage area..
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven door handle, Employee stored properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in bathrooms no hand wash signs posted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen tables.
Nov 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area from counter. Observed at bathrooms.
Oct 18, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed restaurant underwent renovations no plans submitted to plan review.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap dispensers at two hand sink at bar area and two sink at kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area from counter. Observed at bathrooms.
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.