GRAZIANO’S RESTAURANT
5993 W 16 AVE, Hialeah FL 33012 · (305)819-7461
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed at kitchen. Manager called plumbing service for maintenance. Plumber arrived during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016000283 | Dec 29, 2015 | Apr 28, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to mop sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area.
Mar 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm);
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties stored boxes stored over cooked sweet breads and cooked chinchulines inside walk in cooler, operator placed cooked foods in a different shelf away from epraw beef patties stored.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees changed tasks from food preparation to to cleaning, no gloves changed no hand washing as needed.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to mop sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area.
Food stored on floor. Observed box with beef lard stored on the floor. Manager stored on top of milk crate more than six inches above.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 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 chicken finger container stored on top of cooked chicken containers at double door freezer at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored in the same container. Operator separated it during inspection.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation touching his clothes and not changing gloves. Employee washed his hands and changed gloves during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French Fries (58F - Cold Holding) at preparation table in front of fryers at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator stored in walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Spray Bottle inside hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer spray bottle with not labeled. Operator put a label during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored hanging on top of clean plates rack in front of triple sink. Also observed employee water bottle on top of clean plates at rack in front of triple sink at kitchen. Operator removed during inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink at bar area. Operator put a sign during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to walk in cooler. Operator put it to dry properly.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of preparation table garlic and oil mix (78F - Cold Holding), according to chef placed out 90 minutes ago. Chef put garlic and oil mix inside reach in cooler.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee bathroom.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen sweet bread thawing at 3 compartment sink on standing water. Employee open cold water and placed food underneath for proper thawing.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored mop properly.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle and holster soiled. Manager cleaned at time of inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee bathroom.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel covering crepes. Manager removed towel.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs from oven door.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed at kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter grill area. Employee stored towel in sanitizer solution during inspection.
Aug 13, 2024□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair under beef draft at bar.
Aug 9, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair under beef draft at bar.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed over storage area also over ware washing area.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Jun 11, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage shelve at kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair under beef draft at bar.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed over storage area also over ware washing area.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Jun 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 30 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate22 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 over raw beef inside reach in freezer. Manager properly arranged products y cooking temperatures.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed at kitchen. Manager called plumbing service for maintenance. Plumber arrived during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Beans with oil (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at preparation area. As per manager, since the day before. Employee segregated the product for discarding.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beans with oil (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at preparation area. As per manager, since the day before. Employee segregated the product for discarding. Also observed intestine (45F - Cold Holding); short rib (45F - Cold Holding) as per employee for 2 hrs. Employee placed products inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Retest intestine (43F - Cold Holding); shrort rib (43F - Cold Holding).
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at employee restroom.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage shelve at kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spinach empanada and beef empanada inside walk in cooler. As per employee was baked the day before.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed table cleaner inside spray bottle without label at bar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at front counter in front of grill. Also observed at kitchen over shelve across cook line.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored outside in an open room next to ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at grill area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys on cutting board at grill area. Employee removed the keys.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair under beef draft at bar.
Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Observed mixer by walk in cooler exposed to splash from hand wash sink next to mixer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed at front counter soda lines buried in ice used for drinks.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle. Manager removed the tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 98F next to steam table. Manger discarded the water and placed utensils in ware washing area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed over storage area also over ware washing area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at employee restroom.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old cheese on clean spoons at ware washing area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal containers in use inside walk on cooler.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed on ware washing area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on white cutting board at preparation station. Manager removed the towel.
Stored food not covered. Observed fruit sangria uncovered inside reach in cooler at bar. Manager properly covered product. Also observed ice uncovered at bar.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed at kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside metal container at bar without label. Also observed breadcrumbs inside plastic container at walk in cooler without label.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer with out label on top bar. Manager labeled spray bottle.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in the employee bathroom.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towels covering salads. Manager removed them.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on top of prep table. Manager removed phone.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed on top 3 sink compartment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on tin containers.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed in the cooking line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.