HERMANOS MENDOSA FRITANGA REST
1356 PALM AVE, Hialeah FL 33010 · 305-884-3612
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017046874 | Aug 18, 2017 | Nov 28, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at walking cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler at kitchen area.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm) at kitchen area. Employee add more water to sanitizer solution Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Cooked White Rice (61F - Cooling) inside shelf at walk in cooler. As per operator from the day before. Employee discarded during inspection.
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed 1 employee washing hands and dried them with his apron. Employee washed hands and dried properly during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed several bags of raw beef stored on top of frozen vegetables inside chest freezer in front of kitchen entrance.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature inside shelf next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee stored inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked White Rice (61F - Cooling) inside shelf at walk in cooler. As per operator from the day before. Employee discarded during inspection.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed 1 employee washing hands in the three compartment sink at kitchen area. Coached employee on proper procedure. Employee washed hands at hand wash sink at kitchen area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed probe thermometer not working properly.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed dry storage shelf rusty outside the of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance at front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around front counter area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 groove cutting boards at preparation table at kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack stored in top of establishment food inside shelf next to chest freezers at kitchen entrance. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water nesting inside metal container inside shelf next to three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer in front of kitchen entrance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign inside men's bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest freezer gaskets soiled in front of kitchen entrance. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee ice cream stored on top of establishment food inside chest freezer at kitchen area. Operator discarded.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked black beans container not covered inside shelf at walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 1 wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table not stored in sanitizer solution at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Roasted Chicken (128F - Hot Holding); Fried Cheese (130F - Hot Holding) at steamed table in front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator increased the temperature of the unit at the time of inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting inside clean metal container in racks next to triple sink at kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at hallway next to first aid kit.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on the floor at dry storage at kitchen area. Employee stored properly.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use plastic milk bottles reused in reach in cooler at front counter.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen in back door torn.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves soiled at walk in cooler.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liver over cooked white rice stored in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 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 yuca stored in the chest freezer, located at back kitchen. Operator removed items and placed them correctly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles with water damaged throughout the establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air conditioners vents soiled, throughout kitchen areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection 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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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.
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.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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