PONELOYA NICARAGUAN CUISINE
10170 W FLAGLER STREET, Miami FL 33174 · 305-480-9166
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 4 bags of Honduran bread with mold-like growth at front counter.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021034443 | Jul 19, 2021 | Sep 23, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sour cream containers, no segregated from heavy cream and cut cheese containers. Operator placed raw sour cream in a big plastic container on bottom shelf under ready to eat food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed next to steam table hand sink used to store utensils. Operator removed utensils from inside hand wash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls not inverted front area. Operator inverted bowls.
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Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 17 seats, establishment, license states 0 seats, non seating.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked gallo pinto rice inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator properly rearranged by cooking temperatures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed gallo pinto rice and red beans not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen. As per operator since the day before. Ooperator started to properly marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at back storage.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with black mold substance.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 17 seat units in establishment, license states 0 units.
Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes inside container stored on floor at back storage.
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 inside red beans container with handle in contact with product. At back storage.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use juice gallons reused for melon juice inside reach in cooler across steam table.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed ice machine side reach in cooler at front counter. Operator dried the water.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand sink at front counter.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked chicken inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator properly rearranged products.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding) ambient temperature inside produce reach in cooler at kitchen. As per operator for more than a day.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding) ambient temperature inside produce reach in cooler at kitchen. As per operator for more than a day.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed yellow rice, gallo pinto rice inside reach in cooler at kitchen. As per operator for more than 24 hrs.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator started cleaning during inspection.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license state 0 units. Observed 17 units.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled at front counter.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside produce reach in cooler at kitchen.
Jan 24, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked beans inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed the fish.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese quesadilla (112F - Hot Holding); scrambled eggs (125F - Hot Holding) on steam table. As per operator for less than an hr. Employee reheated products cheese quesadilla (165F - Hot Holding); scrambled eggs (170F - Hot Holding) Corrective Action TakenCorrected On-Site**
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to steam table.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans, gallo pinto rice without date mark as per employee for a day. Employee started to date mark product.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table at kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed veggies stored on floor at storage 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 inside beans container with handle in contact with product at storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to steam table.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled at front counter. Employee cleaned unit.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed behind steam table. Employee started to dry water.
Sep 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Open dumpster lid.
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 6 packages of bread with mold-like growth at front counter. Employee segregated to then discard the products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored in the same container inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave interior soiled at front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked white rice without date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen. As per employee for more than 24 hrs. Employee properly marked.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Judith expired on 1/1/24.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on preparation table at kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone next to knives on preparation table employee removed the phone.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle.
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 inside beans container with handle in contact with product at storage area.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed beef stew not covered inside reach in cooler at kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table at kitchen.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used to cover rice while cooking.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef stored inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee rearranged products by cooking temperatures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cabbage (54F - Cold Holding) at display reach in cooler, as per employee for approximately 2 hours. Employee added ice for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tortillas with cheese (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee for approximately 2 hours. Employee place the products inside over for reheating. Retest tortillas with cheese (165F - Reheating)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at sink faucet on mop sink.
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. Discussed and provided to manager via email.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired employee training for Judith Posadas on 1/21/24.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of of black mold like substance inside ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezer door handles soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled at kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board at front counter.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food not identified inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed the food.
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 inside rice container and another in beans container with handle in contact with product. Employee replaced the handle upwards in both containers.
Observed faucet at hand wash sink in disrepair.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottled water stored inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed the water.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed two reach in cooler units interior soiled with food debris at kitchen. Also reach in freezer interior soiled with food debris at front counter.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of produce reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed shredded beef, raw chicken stored uncovered inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee covered products.
Dec 4, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over stuffed potatoes inside reach in freezer next to steam table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potato cutter soiled next to 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with beer cases across steam table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided at hand wash sink across steam table.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training available for Karina Torres has been working for more than 60 days.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at hand wash sink across steam table.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cold units door handles soiled next to steam table and next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty throughout kitchen area and dining area. Also ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen area and dining area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed not current license displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on prep table at kitchen area.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 3 tables with chairs and 3 chairs front counter. Provided form form to operator.
Food stored on floor. Observed lemons and chayote squash stored on floor behind steam table.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at front counter.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
Oct 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 33 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority9 Intermediate17 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 4 bags of Honduran bread with mold-like growth at front counter.
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed merengues at front counter no proof of invoice.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed red peppers stored in nonfood-grade bags at reach in freezer next to steam table. Also rice stored in nonfood-grade bags inside reach in cooler at kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over stuffed potatoes inside reach in freezer next to steam table.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed merengues at front counter no proof of invoice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (129F - Hot Holding); pan de bono (123F - Hot Holding). Operator reheat cooked pork (171F - Reheating); pan de bono (166F - Reheating)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed lysol spray bottles stored next to salt at storage shelves next to steam table. Operator removed the salt.
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. Observed no written procedures available for vomit or diarrhea events. Discussed and provided to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potato cutter soiled next to 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with beer cases across steam table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with a sponge and strainer inside at front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided at hand wash sink across steam table.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training available for Karina Torres has been working for more than 60 days.
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. Observed no proof of employee agreement provided. Discussed and provided to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at hand wash sink across steam table.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans, cooked pork, cooked picadillo inside reach in cooler without date marked as per operator for more than 24hrs.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cold units door handles soiled next to steam table and next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty throughout kitchen area and dining area. Also ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen area and dining area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed not current license displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on prep table at kitchen area.
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed garbage bags out of the dumpster due to overflowing.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 3 tables with chairs and 3 chairs front counter. Provided form form to operator.
Food stored on floor. Observed lemons and chayote squash stored on floor behind steam table.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at front counter.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall fan soiled with dust next to kitchen entrance.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter next to white reach in freezers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plates not inverted on steam table. Operator inverted the plates.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in a plastic container without label on prep table at kitchen area.
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