TRIGO
839 W 49 ST, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305.582.4159
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment added seating, license is for 16 units and has 50 seats.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2014046204 | Oct 7, 2014 | Jan 9, 2015 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On served raw chicken stored in ziplock bag stored over empanadas, inside reach in freezer. Operator stored raw chicken on bottom shelf under empanadas.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed a case of shell eggs stored at ambient temperature, shell eggs received 2 hours prior, operator stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink, Coached employee on proper hand washing, using hand washing sinks only.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed towel.
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed at time of inspection 5 employees, no certified manager present.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spry bottle containing window cleaner no labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle bottles.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at kitchen employee water bottle top of shelf above 3 compartment sink, next to clean utensils, employee discarded water bottle
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed preparing food, watch and wrist jewelry observed on employees.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed licensed for 16 seats, establishment has 50 seats
Food stored on floor. Observed food containers with raw beef thawing stored on the floor. Operator stored beef containers six inches above the floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at ambient temperature. Beef temperature 34F. Operator placed raw beef under cold running water at 3 compartment sink sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on top of prep tables and inside hand sink, no kept on sanitizer solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at front counter sugar container no labeled.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef, stored next to cooked beef in a container inside reach in freezer. Operator stored raw beef away from read to eat food.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside vertical freezer at storage area, raw chicken, raw beef, raw ground beef not stored separated. Operator stored raw animal proteins according to to the required minimum cooking temperatures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter potato and egg tortilla (75F - Cold Holding), according to manager placed out 1 hour ago. Operator placed food item inside reach in cooler for proper storage.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup used to dispense cereal at front counter. Manager discarded cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on top of preparation table at kitchen. Manager discarded water bottle.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing wrist jewelry wrist jewelry and watches while preparing food.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed on ground around grease receptacle.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at storage area and kitchen, interior of coolers soiled.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at kitchen
Feb 7, 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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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee change activity, open door, touched uniform, no glove change as needed. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands his hands at the 3 compartment sink. Manager coached employees at proper hand washing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lid inside hand wash sink at kitchen and front counter. Employee removed items from in hand wash sinks.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees at kitchen handling food, wearing wrist jewelry and watches.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee serving and preparing food no hair restraint.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed licensed for 16 seats, establishment has 50 seats.
Food stored on floor. Observed container with raw frozen fish on the kitchen floor, storage area bread, cooking oil containers on the floor.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet at 3 compartment sink and hand sink at kitchen leaking, faucet leaking.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing on standing water on the floor. Manager stored frozen fish inside reach in cooler for proper thawing.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed at storage area spray bottle (Chlorine 200+ppm); Manager diluted chlorine sanitizer, spray bottle (Chlorine 100ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb stored next to bread no packaged inside reach in cooler at storage area. Manager stored raw lamb on lower shelve under ready to eat food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Manager removed utensils from inside hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter area, no paper towels at hand wash sink. Employee 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 rice puddings, milk desserts prepared on site according to manager prepared 3 days ago. No labeled. Employee labeled desserts with preparation date.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment added seating, license is for 16 units and has 50 seats.
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 onions handle touching onions at prep refrigerated table at kitchen. Manager stored scoop properly.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in cooler box with unwashed tomatoes over container with cooked rice inside reach in cooler.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed spry bottle chlorine sanitizer 400+ PPM Employee diluted chlorine sanitizer with more water spry bottle chlorine sanitizer 100 PPM
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen cooked beef and broccoli (125F - Hot Holding) at steam table, according to cook placed about 90 minutes ago. Cook placed cooked be and broccoli inside oven to reheat
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing chlorine sanitizer and degreaser no labeled with names. Manager labeled spray bottles..
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing wrist chains, and wrist watches, at kitchen during food preparation and handling clean equipment.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on beverage cooler by front counter torn.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment added seating, license is for 16 units and has 50 seats.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of avocados stored on the floor at storage area, Manager stored avocado box in top of a creat more than six inches above the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored in oven door handle at kitchen.
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside by back door next to mop sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in coolers at kitchen and beverage cooler front counter.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment added seating, license is for 16 units and has 50 seats. Provided Change of seating form to operator.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen cooler.
Sep 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in freezer raw beef stored over bags of peas inside reach in freezer. Manager organized freezer, separated vegetables from raw animal foods.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside by back door next to mop sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans and rice puddings prepared the day before according to the manager,no date labeled
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 certificates expired on 05/26/2023 by Florida Restaurant and lodging Association.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 10/01/2022.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in coolers at kitchen and beverage cooler front counter.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment added seating, license is for 16 units and has 50 seats. Provided Change of seating form to operator.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in cooler at storage area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen cooler.
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