S & N VEGETABLES
360 W 29 ST, Hialeah FL 33012 · (305)884-4860
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license dated 10/01/2023 Manager renew license at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cod mix (45F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator moved to freezer for rapid cooling. Observed cut melon (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator moved to walk in cooler.
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 can tuna salad prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked in white reach in cooler at kitchen area.
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. Send for to operator.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink. Operator provided soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified at front counter. Operator identified during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at walk in cooler.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed frozen empanadas stored between cardboard on reach in freezer. Operator removed cardboard.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all white cutting boards grooved at kitchen area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter operator stored properly.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Send form to operator.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed on standing unit next to flat grill at kitchen area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal water bottle on shelve at walk in cooler.
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs carton on top of preparation table at kitchen. Operator stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler for proper storage.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed front counter ice machine soiled.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of soiled cardboard above ice machine. Operator stored ice scoop on a clean metal container.
Dec 17, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed inside walk in freezer.
Oct 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee removed gloves, touched soiled equipment, put gloves on without washing hands first. Manager coached employees on proper gloves use and hand washing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer soiled.
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 all expired 08/01/2025
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed inside walk in freezer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at juice station grooved.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of cardboard, top of ice machine. Operator removed scoop and placed in a clean surface.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen prep table. Operator placed utensils container on top of flat grill to keep water hot.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed thermos with employee water on top of cheese inside reach in cooler. Employee removed drink container.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle bottle
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed inside walk in freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine front counter soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in vertical reach in freezer torn at kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer fruit pulp boxes on the floor. Employee stored fruit boxes six inches above the floor.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on top of prep table at kitchen. Employee replaced soiled towel with clean one.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar comp no labeled. Employee labeled sugar container.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ham stored in thank you bags stored in white reach in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license dated 10/01/2023 Manager renew license at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (120 F - Hot Holding)inside hot box at front counter, according to manager out for about 30 minutes. Operator took ground beef to kitchen to reheat.
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. Operator was given poster.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Employee stored towels in restroom.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser with no label stored in front counter near kitchen entrance. Employee labeled spray bottle with name.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard on floor in walk in freezer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards at kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bo containing degreaser, no labeled with name. Manager labeled spray bottle.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed inside walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at kitchen between table and meat grinder. Manager removed knifes and stored them properly.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon inside cooked ground beef handle inside food. Manager stored spoon with handle upwards
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at front area chlorine at 200 ppm Manager set up new solution chlorine at 100 ppm
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.