LAS DELICIAS RESTAURANT
748 W 49 ST, Hialeah FL 33012 · (305)558-1227
Last inspected Jul 25, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 3 live roaches inside rice container at kitchen area. Operator segregated during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 25, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef,cooked beans and cooked chicken wings prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust accumulated on fan covers at walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled walk in cooler shelves.
Jul 24, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (48F - Cooling); cooked rice (46F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per manager food began the cooling process on the previous day and never reached 41° F. Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 3 live roaches inside rice container at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 3 live roaches under chest freezer at kitchen area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 3 live roaches inside rice container at kitchen area. Operator segregated during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (48F - Cooling); cooked rice (46F - Cooling); beans (43F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (43F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (43F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (43F - Cold Holding) ground beef (43F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler, as per operator from previous day. Operator segregated to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; beans (43F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (43F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (43F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (43F - Cold Holding) ground beef (43F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler, as per operator from previous day. Operator segregated to be discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef,cooked beans and cooked chicken wings prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on preparation table at kitchen area. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches under preparation table at kitchen area.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed raw pork uncovered container inside mop sink at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust accumulated on fan covers at walk in cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled walk in cooler shelves.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork(frozen) at kitchen area. Employee moved to 3 compartment sink under running water.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put gloves on without washing hands first after handling money, proceed to handle bread and butter,. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and gloves use.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store bread.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed brown cutting board grooved, by sandwich prep area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oranges and green peppers on crates not six inches above the floor inside walk in cooler.and water bottles and sodas front counter.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe leaking at 3 compartment sink.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic containers reused inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing raw frozen chicken at ambient temperature. Operator placed raw chicken under cold running water water for proper thawing.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed operator handle raw beef, no hand washing before gloves used to plate a sandwich. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and gloves used.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen 2:28 white rice (85F - Hot Holding); Moro rice (88F - Hot Holding), according to cook turned burner off 2 hours ago. Cook placed rice pots inside oven to reheat. 2:44. white rice (175F - Hot Holding); Moro rice (168F - Hot Holding)
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches at kitchen. Operator cleaned and discarded dead roaches.
Food stored on floor. Observed oranges and water bottles on the floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler containers with raw chicken, chimichurri, and soup not covered. Inside walk in freezer container with raw fish no covered. Operator covered food containers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep table at kitchen.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle used to dispense rice. Employee discarded bowl.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer, door handles soiled
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed orange boxes stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee stored boxes six inches above the floor.
Oct 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving rusted at walk in cooler.
Sep 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Marivel Perez 05/23/2019 expired, no other CFM available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers dusty inside walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving rusted at walk in cooler.
Aug 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Marivel Perez 05/23/2019 expired, no other CFM available.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed silverware inside hand wash sink. Employee removed silverware from inside hand wash sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to the outside at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers dusty inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature temperatures, Employee out frozen chicken under cold running water for proper thawing..
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving rusted at walk in cooler.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at 3 comp sink, Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm), employee reset sanitizer at 3 compartment sink Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed at kitchen Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm), employee no using test str to ch sanitizer.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soil residue on walk in cooler door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled and rusty in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler.
Oct 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soil residue on walk in cooler door handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed bread, raw chicken and oranges stored on walk in cooler floor. Also sack of rice stored on floor at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled and rusty in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler.
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed flour stored in Nonfood-grade bags at sandwich press station.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomato (56F - Cold Holding) in ice bath. Operator added ice and final reading (42F-cold holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (125F - Hot Holding); white rice (125F - Hot Holding); moro rice (130F - Hot Holding). Also guava and cheese pastries (125F - Hot Holding) at front counter. Operator reheated the food products and final temperature white rice (168-reheating ); Moro rice (170-hot reheating ); black beans (167-hot reheating )
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine at 200 plus ppm at 3 compartment sink. Operator diluted sanitizer with water and final reading at 100ppm
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 written procedures for vomit and diarrhea events.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sliced soiled with food debris at prep table.
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.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed no basting brush used for coffee maker at front counter.
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 expired certificate for Sandra Pereira and Giovanny Pereira in 05/19/2023.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soil residue on walk in cooler door handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on storage shelves. Employee removed the phone.
Food stored on floor. Observed bread, raw chicken and oranges stored on walk in cooler floor. Also sack of rice stored on floor at front counter.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel used under cutting board at preparation table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled and rusty in walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw bacon not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered the food products.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler.
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.