ISLA BONITA
862-864 E 41 ST, Hialeah FL 33013 · 786-615-5983
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw cut chicken on top raw cut pork inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open bottle water on top of front counter. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of white onions being stored on the floor at dry storage area. Manager removed and stored properly.
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall on top back door at kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of the oven soiled with grease.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler coiled with food debris at cook line. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Jun 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee provided during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Katia Mejias working over 60 days lacking food handlers certification.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of red potatoes being stored on the floor next to reach in cooler at pre area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer behind front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken inside 3 compartment sink thawing inside standing water. Coached employees on proper method for thawing, employee tuned on running waster for proper thawing during inspection.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with water marks at front dining area.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil being stored on the floor. Manager removed and stored and properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris in front preparation table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ground beef thawing inside 3 compartment sink without running water. Employee turned on water during inspection.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fruit pulp being stored inside supermarket bags inside reach in freezer behind front counter.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pesticides can being stored next to metal container with saltines crackers, manager removed and stored properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef inside reach in cooler not date marked, as per employee less than 48 hours. Employee date marked properly during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with black marks.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with red potatoes being stored on the floor next to reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop being stored on top of ice maker. Employee removed, washed and stored in a clean container.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris in kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at kitchen area.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw prepared chicken on top of shredded cheese, and sliced ham. Inside-reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and stored properly.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+); 2nd -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils inside plastic container not inverted, next to 3 compartment sink. Manager inverted during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar next to coffee station not labeled. Manager labeled properly during inspection.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler. raw pork chops (49°F - Cold holding ); raw chicken (49°F - Cold Holding) Acc to manager placed more than 2 hours ago. Manager moved foo item to freezer for rapid chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed mop sink with no vacuum breaker.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in women bathroom.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean bowls and plates at back of kitchen on storage rack not inverted.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer in disrepair.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapped above reach in freezer. Employee moved to no food prep area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wash cloth not stored in sanitizing solution.
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.