PUERQUITO RELLENO
2750 W 68 ST STE133, Hialeah FL 33016 · 305-742-9801
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 41 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
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue in the hand wash sink located in the kitchen area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women Employee bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on the preparation table at kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a couple of scent air sprays stored above the reach in freezer and also next to condensed milk cans located by the hand wash sink at kitchen area.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Operator unable to answer at the big 6 foodborne illnesses. Reviewed the big 6 with operator during the inspection.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer the probe thermometer calibration. Reviewed proper probe thermometer calibration with operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue in the hand wash sink located in the kitchen.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler door handle with rust.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar in a container not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food observed in a salt container at cook line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handle. Observed in reach in freezer located by the hand wash sink at kitchen.
Large Chest Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. Also observed interior of upright reach in freezer located at preparation area soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 27, 2025□ 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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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the upright reach in freezer located at storage area observed raw pork in direct contact with to go bags. Operator removed it to replace bags.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler observed a case of raw chicken stored over raw pork. Operator rearranged cooler on site.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of Metallic stain stored near food on the food storage shelves located at cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored in the hws located at preparation area.
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. No proof of training for employees working for over 60 day-Mariela Navarro, Elena Gonzalez, Igdalia Cabrera, Milkof Cabrera.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on shelves located next to the preparation table at kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on the storage shelves at kitchen next to the preparation table observed large pots not inverted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee water bottle stored on the preparation table at kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On a prep table at preparation area observed a whole raw pork thawing at room temperature. operator removed it and placed it n the walk in cooler to properly thaw.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Sep 23, 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store raw pork inside reach in freezer. Manager stored food items in food grade bags.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed On door to outside at kitchen.
Feb 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection, employee did not have any proof of manager training.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection, employee did not have any proof of food training.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of oil stored on the floor located by the walk in cooler. Employee removed container from the floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knifes store behind the 3 compartment sink. Employee removed them.
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.