LAS VINAS BBQ
3935 E 4 AVE, Hialeah FL 33013 · 305-648-0979
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided operator with hand out during inspection, manager posted on wall at kitchen area during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw prep pork on top of unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation area. Manager removed and replaced with clean cutting board.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cups inside handwashing behind front counter, manager removed and stored properly.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor next to 3 compartment sink. Employee mopped dried during t inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled inside walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with grease.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open water bottle inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Manager discarded during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork inside walk in cooler not protected. Manager provided aluminum foil to cover pork.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pizza dough inside thank you bags inside reach in cooler. In prep area.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser not working properly next to handwashing sink in preparation area. Manager replaced batteries during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink on top preparation table. Employee removed during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top front counter next to handwashing sink. Manager removed and stored inside sanitizer bucket.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw beef inside reach in cooler across the oven. Manager removed and stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris in preparation area. Manager cleaned during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to preparation area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go cup being used to dispense sugar inside sugar container, manager removed and discarded, added scoop with handle.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees handling food behind front counter without hairnet. Manager provided hairnet during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris in kitchen area, employee cleaned during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw pork ribs not covered inside walk in cooler. Manager covered properly during inspection.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork being stored on top vegetables inside reach in cooler, employee removed and stored product properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of preparation table in kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink on top of preparation table. Employee removed and stored it properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed container with green peppers being stored on the floor inside reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored it properly.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop inside ice machine, employee removed and stored it properly.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back exit door across from 3 compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior shelves of reach in cooler spikes with food debris behind front counter.
Stored food not covered.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed raw pork inside metal container in walk in freezer not covered. Employee covered product during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork being stored on top of unwashed onions inside reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored it properly.
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. Provided operator with hand out during inspection, manager posted on wall at kitchen area during inspection
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory displayed at time of inspection, provided operator with sign, manager posted sign on wall behind front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. Manager provided hat to employee during the inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw pork on the floor inside walk in freezer, employee stored product properly during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal drink inside reach in cooler next to fry station. Employee removed during inspection.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen attack door torn with 2 small holes.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet soiled towel at cookline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container with sugar next to coffee station not labeled. Employee labeled product properly.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on back of building hose no vacuum breaker.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked yuca container no covered. Employee covered food container.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pork, raw cut onions, washed boniato container, uncovered while displayed inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet area salad with shredded cabbage (70F - Hot Holding) prepared 90 minutes prior. Employee added ice bags to chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet line; cooked pork (122F - Hot Holding); boniato (111F - Hot Holding) Employee too food items to the kitchen to reheat.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200 Ppm Employee added water to sanitizer solution chlorine 100 Ppm
Water pressure lacking at hand wash sink hot water faucet. Observed next to 3 compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed next to coffee machine. Employee discarded cup.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under small 3 compartment sink next to walk in cooler.. Employee sweep floor and discarded dead roach.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cooked pork ribs stored in reused cardboard box inside walk in cooler
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cup with silverware behind front counter. Manager stored silverware whit food contact surface dawn.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar container not label.
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.