MOLINAS RANCH RESTAURANT
4090 EAST 8TH AVENUE, Hialeah FL 33013 · 3056658844
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
APR 24
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken not separated from cooked yuca inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside handwashing sink across sandwich prep area (front counter ). Employee clean during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee provided during inspection.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with fabuloso not labeled. Employee labeled during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone on top preparation table at cook line. Manager removed and stored in assigned area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at cook line soiled with food debris. Employee swept clean during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of yuca being stored on the floor inside walk on freezer, manager removed and stored properly.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground paper wraps around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer behind front counter.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of counter next to ice cooler behind front counter. Manager removed, washed and placed on top clean plate next to ice machine.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food residue at cook line.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed displayed rice pudding not protected inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Manager covered properly during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken on top raw beef inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed and stores properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food residue on top preparation table. Employee removed to 3 compartment sink to be washed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with deep cut marks at cookline. Manager discarded during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at cook line. Employee swept clean during inspection.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed plastic bags, paper wraps around the dumpster pad.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle inside ice machine. Behind front counter. Employee removed, washed and stored on metal containe
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top ice machine behind liquor bar. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooking equipment doors soiled with food debris at cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers soiled with food debris at cook line.
Mar 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bowl of sugar displayed at front counter not covered. Employee covered properly during inspection.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed prep chicken on top of raw beef inside reach in cooler across from frying station. Employee removed and stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside walk in cooler, employee removed and stored properly.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Mario Hernandez 01-25-2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris next tom3 compartment sink. Chef removed to 3 compartment sink to be washed. Also observed cutting board soiled with food debris next to frying station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to dish wash machine. Employee cleaned properly during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaning solution not labeled behind front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed glass expresso cup being used to dispense sugar next to coffee station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 white cutting boards with cut marks at cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without hair restraint at cook line. Manager provided hat during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris on top steam table.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet wiping towels on top cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container with sugar not labeled next to coffee station.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection 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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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of cooked pork at walk in cooler, manager removed and stored 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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint, manager provided a hat to employee during inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris across from frying station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with beans not labeled across from read in cooler. Employee labeled product properly.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 Lamb (51/50F - Cooling); chicken soup (46/45F - Cooling), located inside walk in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish inside reach in cooler, operator properly stored it.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Lamb (51/50F - Cooling); chicken soup (46/45F - Cooling), located inside walk in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cube inside hand sink located at the dishwasher machine area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensil inside hot water at 104°F, operator discarded the water.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in frezzer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located next to steam table.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Feb 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. At the time of the inspection no thermal strips or non reversible thermometers available.
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 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 strength at 0 ppm at the time of the inspection,operator called service technician and all glass ware to be washed rinsed and sanitized at the main unit.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed in the prep area, operator washed hands no soap and proceeded to handle food.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish fillets stored above cooked chicken located in the standing reach in cooler opposite cookline.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. At the time of the inspection no thermal strips or non reversible thermometers available.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
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.