ELSA MARINA FLORES
2882 W 71 PL, Hialeah FL 33002 · 786.515.3115
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed standing water inside employing washing sink not draining properly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean soiled hot dog cart throughout.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided soap.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
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.