NICOYA NICARAGUAN GRILL
2900 W 12 AVE #8, Hialeah FL 33012 · 786-953-4712
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed about 7 small flying insects, at kitchen, by ware washing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019023180 | Apr 26, 2019 | Oct 14, 2019 | $400 |
| 1--2018021422 | Mar 20, 2018 | Aug 22, 2018 | $1,040 |
| 1--2014050199 | Oct 27, 2014 | Feb 19, 2015 | $880 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026□ Call Back - 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
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed cheeses portioned,for resale, containers with fruit with syrup, from deli case, no date labeled, no labels of any kind.
Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in cooler, box with zucchini stored on the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to flat grill.p hand wash sink.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed at kitchen,ware washing and bathrooms ceiling tiles missing exposing pipes and wires.
Apr 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washed hands, less than 10 seconds.
Live, small flying insects found Observed about 7 small flying insects, at kitchen, by ware washing area.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container with raw beef stored above box with unwashed vegetables. Operator stored raw beef under unwashed vegetables.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed cheeses portioned,for resale, containers with fruit with syrup, from deli case, no date labeled, no labels of any kind.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at food preparation are.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee hair restraint inadequate, front hair not covered.
Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in cooler, box with zucchini stored on the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to flat grill.p hand wash sink.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed at kitchen,ware washing and bathrooms ceiling tiles missing exposing pipes and wires.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2925. Operator renewed license at the time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed unpasteurized raw cream labeled no for human consumption stored over juices containers inside reach in cooler. Operator stored on a separate container under ready to eat foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under prep table at kitchen pork tamales (129F - Hot Holding), according to cook Placed out 90 minutes ago, cook placed tamales container on top of stove to reheat. 20 minutes ago later pork tamales (169F - Hot Holding)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed portioned cheese, cream, no date labeled, portioned two days ago.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed assorted juices prepared two days ago, no date labeled. Operator labeled juice containers.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed kitchen and bathroom.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on preparation area.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed at main kitchen.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2024
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed small coleslaw bags on ice (60F - Cold Holding), a cord to employ placed out for about 1 hour, Employee stored coleslaw small bag inside reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to grill.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to grill.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen,ware washing and bathrooms ceiling tiles missing.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth covering tortillas inside an ice cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee serving food, no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with coleslaw stored on the floor inside walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen,and next to grill hand wash sinks.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef and frozen chicken in 3 compartment sink thawing.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed at preparation and ware washing areas at kitchen, no drop ceiling,
Oct 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cheese stored inside thank you bags at reach in cooler. Observed raw beef inside thank you bags inside walk in freezer.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at walk in freezer.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen,ware washing and bathrooms.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth covering tortillas inside an ice cooler.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed ceiling at preparation and ware washing areas exposed
Oct 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cheese stored inside thank you bags at reach in cooler. Observed raw beef inside thank you bags inside walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (80F - Cold Holding) at preparation area. According to manager less than 2 hours. Operator stored at walk in cooler for rapid chill. Observed white rice (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored inside walk in cooler yesterday around 8 Pm. Operator discarded rice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table sweet plantains (113F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (104F - Hot Holding); enchiladas (104F - Hot Holding) according to operator prepared 90 minutes ago. Operator took food items to kitchen to reheat. Observed vegetable soup (113F - Hot Holding) at kitchen area. Operator started reheating the soup.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with foam cup inside..
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sinks areas at kitchen. Operator provided paper.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at walk in freezer.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen,ware washing and bathrooms.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth covering tortillas inside an ice cooler.
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 an employee washing cutting board on middle sink skipped sanitizing step. Inspector coach how to use properly 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers and a container of potatoes stored on floor at kitchen. Observed bottles of soda stored on floor at preparation area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching rice inside rice bucket. Manager stored scoop with handle upward.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed ceiling at preparation and ware washing areas exposed
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to allow to dry.
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut vegetables stored in thank you bags at kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef container stored over box of unwashed produce inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table, blood sausage (117F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (115F - Hot Holding) according to cook food items prepared 2 1/2 hours ago. Employee took fried chicken and blood sausage to the kitchen to reheat.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cheeses portioned to resale to customers, cut two days ago no date labeled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to prep area hand wash sink no paper towels available.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to prep area hand wash sink no soap available.
Bathroom facility not clean. Bathroom trash can overflow, soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup used to dispense pickled vegetables at front counter.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on walk in cooler and freezer soiled
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at both bathrooms.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with unwashed produce stored on the floor inside walk in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching rice inside rice bucket.
Reach-in cooler and walk ion cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw pork thawing at room temperature at prep are. Employee put pork back inside walk in cooler for proper thawing.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed ceiling at preparation and ware washing areas exposed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler, rusted shelves.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut green pepper and cut onions and banana leaves in direct contact with thank you bags in the walk in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (70F - Cold Holding) at the front counter reach in cooler, placed at 7AM, operator placed in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gallo pinto (90F - Hot Holding) stored in a pot in the kitchen, operator turned on stoved to reheated to 2nd temperature 170F.
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. Handed form to operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink.
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. Handed form to operator and employee signed during the inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup used as a scoop with no handle in the salsa container.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing throughout the back kitchen, and bathroom.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a used cloth to store tortillas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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 cleaning cutting board in the middle compartment with soap and water, then used chlorine and rinse, no following the correct way of wash rinse and sanitize.
Food stored on floor. Observed zucchini stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed oil container stored on the floor by employee bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee bathroom.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues where juices are stored.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drainage at 3 compartment sink and back kitchen hand washing sink.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed at preparation area in the back kitchen with exposed lines.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.