MI ABUELITA'S KITCHEN CORP
6905 W 12 AVE STE 1-3, Hialeah FL 33014 · 305.824.3030
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
NOV 23
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DEC 24
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FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell egg on preparation table, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Moro (122F - Hot Holding); in steam table for less than 4 hours. Operator reheated at 165°F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee purse on hand sink located across the steam table. Operator removed it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the front line.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at the front line.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Operator discarded it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside sugar container, operator removed it.
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling by the exit door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table. Operator removed it.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking beef on the grill with no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing metal bowl with no sanitation step, operator set up the 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution of 100 ppm.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole By the hand sink next to the exit door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup (122°F - Hot Holding); beans (120F - Hot Holding) in steam table, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased steam table temperature.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hand on three compartment sink. Instructed operator reading the hand washing procedure.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to operator. Operator posted during inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer soiled.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked shell eggs than touched spatulas and clean plate. Instructed operator regarding the hand washing procedure. Operator properly washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked yuca, in reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hand on three compartment sink. Instructed operator regarding hand washing procedure.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on kitchen ceiling located by the exit door.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing sandwiches and coffee for customers with no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed cell phone and glasses on preparation table. Operator properly stored it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above three compartment sink, by reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked shell eggs than touched clean plate, instructed operator regarding the hand washed procedure.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitation solutions at 200 ppm. Operator add water recheck 100 ppm.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand wash sink located at the front line, operator placed paper towel during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand wash sink located at the front line, operator replaced a bottle of soap during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at the front line.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. At the bervage station. Operator removed it during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover 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.