I HEART FRIES
1675 W 49 ST, Hialeah FL 33012 · 7868672049
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in freezer, raw beef stored over tequeños and tostones. Operator stored raw beef on bottom shelf under tequeños and tostones.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands inside 3 compartment sink, Manager coached employee on proper hand washing.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at front counter area co2 thanks not secured.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no hair restraints used while preparing foods.
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Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the kitchen floor. Operator stored six inches above the floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at kitchen SS containers not Inverted. Operator inverted SS containers.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet hot water no working at front counter sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at HWS at front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (69F - Cold Holding) next to walk in cooler. As per operator for two hours. Operator moved to cooler for rapid cooling. Also observed cooked chicken (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at preparation table. As per operator for 45 minutes. Operator moved to cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage (132F - Hot Holding); fried rice (129F - Hot Holding); plantains (130F - Hot Holding); potatoes (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator added hot water to the steam table, and started to reheat foods at kitchen.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at HWS at front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable at preparation table across from three compartment sink.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed personal water bottle on preparation table across from three compartment sink.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under red cutting board at preparation table across from three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on top of preparation table at kitchen. Employee removed cell phone from prep table.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on top of prep table, no stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face, then when to handle clean equipment with out washing hands first. Manager coached employee about proper hand washing.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker at mop sink in disrepair, hose connected no vacuum breaker.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked no inside walk in cooler no covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored inside bucket.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of preparation table no stored on sanitizer solution between uses.
Nov 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and tiles dusty at preparation area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white board on preparation reach in cooler at kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce bucket stored on the kitchen floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep a table towel under cutting board.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels in use on top of tables.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar bucket no labeled.
Sep 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand wash sink at kitchen. Manager provided paper towels.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can used as scoop no handle inside sugar container. Employee removed can and discarded.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and tiles dusty at preparation area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white board on preparation reach in cooler at kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce bucket stored on the kitchen floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep a table towel under cutting board.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler prep table at kitchen soiled with food residue.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels in use on top of tables.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar bucket no labeled.
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.