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MI FONDITA

16786 NW 67 AVE, Hialeah FL 33015 · 305-557-9496

Last inspected Dec 4, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2319389
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Dec 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca (122F - Hot Holding) on top of preparation table, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 168°F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at the front area.
Basic/14-69-4
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water, operator removed it.
Basic/06-01-5
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator set up the sanitizer bucket again.
Basic/21-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator properly stored it.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed coffee and sugar containers with no labeled, located at the front line.
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm, operator add chlorine recked 100 ppm.
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Moro (50F - Cold Holding), for more than 4 hours as per operator.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Moro (50F - Cold Holding), for more than 4 hours as per operator.
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sancocho (89F - Hot Holding);in steam table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed epreach in cooler with ambient temperature of 53°F, food items stored inside, Moro (50F - Cold Holding). Operator contacted the technician during inspection and removed food items in another reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Underneath of three compartment sink.
Basic/21-38-4
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over peeled potatoes in reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
High priority/08A-04-5
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it.
Basic/21-44-1
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wipping towels on preparation table. Operator properly stored in chlorine sanitation solutions of 100 ppm.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef tongs (59/55F - Cooling); was cooked from the day before as per operator located in double doors reach cooler at the kitchen area.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef tongs (59/55F - Cooling); was cooked from the day before as per operator located in double doors reach cooler at the kitchen area. Observed cooked rice (71F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator located in reach cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (71F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator located in reach cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by the garbage container. Operator removed it.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse up the towel in hand sink located at the front counter. Instructed operator regarding the hand sink procedure.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soild.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed triple door interior soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage thawing in standing water. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil, cooked pork on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (55°F - Cold Holding); chimichurri (53°F - Cold Holding); inside reach in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (55°F - Cold Holding); chimichurri (53°F - Cold Holding); inside reach in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator.
High priority/03A-02-5
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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 employees washed dishes without sanitation step. Instructed operator regarding washware procedures. Operator properly set up three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solutions at 100 pp.
Basic/16-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 56°F, food stored inside was relocated in another reach in cooler, operator contacted technician.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken

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.