SARITA'S KITCHEN
809 E 23 ST, Hialeah FL 33013
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 3 visits since April 2025
APR 25
AUG 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork on top unwashed tomatoes inside reach in cooler, manager removed and stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with grease. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with paper napkins next to reach in cooler, manager cleaned during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil being stored on the floor next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon on top unwashed tomatoes inside reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels At handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not working. Paper towel was stuck on dispenser. Manager fixed during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil being stored on the floor. Manager removed during inspection.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.