LA MINUTERA FISH & CHIP
2839 W 2 AVE, Hialeah FL 33010 · (305)887-1500
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B 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.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed treated faucet, no vacuum breaker, at ware washing area.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside salt container. Operator discarded cup with no handle.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls not inverted, at drying boards. Operator inverted bowls.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board front counter grooved.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and salt containers inside dry storage room, no labeled with name. Operator labeled containers.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over potatoes. Operator moved potatoes to different shelf away from the shell eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice under grill cooler, cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding) according to cook placed under grill 3 hours ago, cook reheated rice on stove and placed on steam table, second temperature 30 minutes later cooked rice (172F - Hot Holding.)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at food warmer yellow rice (128F - Hot Holding) placed 90 minutes ago. Cook placed yellow rice on top of stove to reheat. Second temperature 25 minutes after, yellow rice (168F - Hot Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager provided paper towels, dispenser stuck.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed spoons not stored properly. Operator stored spoons with handle upwards.
Nov 17, 2025□ 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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Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non grade pain brush next to coffee machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not handwashing sign provided at handwash sink at service window.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in freezer door soiled.
Aug 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with gloves on with one hand inside his pocket and the other hand touching the fryer basket.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside walk in freezer, raw chicken over container with plantains. Operator stored plantains container in a different shelf by itself.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Yellow Rice (46F - Cold Holding) prepare the day before. ( stop sale). Operator discarded the yellow rice. Observed Shredded Lettuce (79F - Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) on ice. According to manager they were placed 45 minutes ago. Operator put more ice for rapid chill. Observed Mixto ceviche (47F - Cold Holding),oyster cocktail(47F - Cold Holding). According to operator placed it on fish display at 9 am. Operator removed food items and placed them inside the walk in cooler for proper cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cardboard box on top of handwash sink next to prep table by walk in freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed to paper towel at handwash sink by service window. Operator provided paper towel for handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at handwash sink by service window. Operator provided soap for the hand wash sink.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non grade pain brush next to coffee machine.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certificate by an unapproved provider.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior with soiled debris.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at kitchen next to fryer reach in cooler not working.
Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer plastic container with raw shrimp stored on the floor. Operator stored food items 6 inches above the floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed sugar scoop handle touching product. Operator stored scoop with upwards.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. Operator cleaned microwave.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not handwashing sign provided at handwash sink at service window.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in freezer door soiled.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed establishment reusing conch fritters plastic containers. Manager discarded plastic container.
Apr 3, 2025□ 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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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice (48F - Cold Holding); breaded fish (49F - Cold Holding) stored in walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice (48F - Cold Holding); breaded fish (49F - Cold Holding) stored in walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Beatris, and Eduardo.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, located at preparation area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked lobster soup held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at walk in cooler. During the inspection operator marked item with the correct date.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at preparation area. Operator clean ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed drawers ric handles soiled. Employee clean handles.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed snappers not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package. Employee removed fish from package.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled. Operator cleaned it.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line. Employee clean the microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed it.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Kitchen employee.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in 3 comp sink.
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.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. observed dust throughout kitchen area.
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen food, preparation area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Next to water heater back exit Door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout cook area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Seal damage kitchen floor where needed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen top shelf soil.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most kitchen RIC.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sandwich table, according to manager out for about 40 minutes shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) Manager added ice bags on top of lettuce and to for rapid chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected next to dish machine no vacuum breaker. Manager installed vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Manager removed items from inside hand wash sink
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted at soup station.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at food preparation area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on exit do to outside next to water heater.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area cracked tiles on the floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles on wall across from walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed at kitchen lamps and chains holding lamps dusty.
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