I HEART FRIES
1675 W 49 ST UNIT 1380, Hialeah FL 33012
Last inspected Dec 23, 2025 · 9 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed no hot water available at hand sink at kitchen, employee washing hands with cold water.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cooks changing tasks, returning to work, changed gloves without washing hands their hands first.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment serving food to customers at time of inspection, Observed license expired 10/01/2025
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in freezer, raw shrimp stored over mozzarella sticks. Operator stored raw shrimp under mozzarella sticks.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves inside can opener, interior of microwave and oven soiled.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing wrist watches while preparing and serving food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator cooking no hair restraint.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers, walk in cooler, hood filters grease.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed ceiling tiles vertical cooler at kitchen, soiled interior.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food debris splashes on walls at kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed tiles microwave interior soiled.
Light not functioning. Observed grease at hood system light burn out.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed on women bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food debris splashes on walls at kitchen.
Jul 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in reach in coo across from grill raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding), according to operator placed in unit 40 minutes ago, operator placed ice bags on top of raw beef and raw chicken inside containers.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Jesus E Araque 03/30 /2020
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease on walls and ceiling at kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed tiles microwave interior soiled.
Light not functioning. Observed grease at hood system light burn out.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled, fan covers oven exterior soiled
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed on women bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food debris splashes on walls at kitchen.
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container and ladle stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed items from inside hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at front counter two spray bottles containing all purpose cleaner and sanitizer, no labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used to dispense foods no handles at cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on walk in freezer door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler and freezer soiled, hood filters soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cleaning cloth not stored on sanitizer solution between uses at preparation table at kitchen.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen cook line.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used for other purposes at kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling above three compartment sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed food containers not inverted at storage area.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed an employee eating while prepping food at kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watch while preparing food at preparation area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food containers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum plates for single service not inverted at prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw picanna thawing at standing water at threee compartment sink. Temperature 35 F.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored to allow mop to dry.
Mar 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at kitchen preparing food no hair restraint.
Mar 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed no hot water available at hand sink at kitchen, employee washing hands with cold water.
Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Observed at reach in cooler raw be stored next to cooked chicken.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed gallon of milk stored inside ice machine, with drinking ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen reach in cooler cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding), shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cooling); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at kitchen used as a dump sink.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at kitchen, hot water faucet no working, no hot water at hand sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at kitchen preparing food no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in cooler container with raw be stored on the floor. Employee stored beef container six inches ab the floor.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed oven utensil stored on top of trash can at kitchen
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen utensils on water at 100 F
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes with single serve containers stored on the floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed trough out kitchen.
Oct 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door handle missing.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside standing reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled with grease over prep area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen area.
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler prep station. Also cheese (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); chicharrones (51F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding) es per operator was cleaning unit an put back about an hour ago. Operator put ice for rapid cooling and final reading 39F cold holding. Operator moved the products into the walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner stored on shelf above food preparation table at kitchen.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed lasagna prepackaged the day before without date marking.
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. Observed no proof of vomit/diarrhea events
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. Observed no proof of food handling certificates for Jose Francisco Bejerano, Janiel Camejol and Margloris Escalona for more than 60 days.
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. Observed no proof of employee agreement.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance inside ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put a hat on during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door handle missing.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under shelves at cook line and also under 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw fish stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer next to ice machine
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil with handle inside sugar container. Operator removed the handle.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside standing reach in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled with grease over prep area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted on top of shelf at kitchen. Employee stored single serve containers properly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen fry holding area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in plastic container not 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.