Hialeah Gardens, Miami-Dade County

JAMA BENN JAMA

10000 NW 138 ST, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
1 High Priority
Apr 20, 2026
City
Hialeah Gardens
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 13

14-31-5

Detail 24524326

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in thank you bags.

02C-02-5

Detail 24524318

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans made onsite with not date marked. Manager labeled it. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24524328

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

24-05-4

Detail 24524320

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed fork and knives not covered

14-09-4

Detail 24524315

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

13-03-4

Detail 24524319

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Manager provided it to the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24524316

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.

08B-38-4

Detail 24524324

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar case of plantains on the floor. Manager removed it from the floor. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24524317

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the oven soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 24524325

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath flat- charbroiled grill soiled. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24524321

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

36-02-5

Detail 24524322

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor under three compartment sink

02D-01-5

Detail 24524327

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, beans, rice containers not labeled. Manager labeled it. Corrected On-Site

48-04-4

Detail 24524323

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed Propane tank inside of the kitchen area.

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 13

03D-30-5

Detail 24018952

High Priority - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in the walk in cooler cooked beef (47F - Cooling), as per operator cooling since the night before. Instructed operator to discard the food. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 24018956

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the walk in cooler cooked beef (47F - Cooling), as per operator cooling since the night before. Instructed operator to discard the food.

31A-11-4

Detail 24018953

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the hand washing sink by the steam table. Also observed employees rinsing a wiping cloth inside the hand washing sink by the steam table.

06-09-1

Detail 24018962

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed In the walk in cooler reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging. As per operator she had recently brought it to thaw in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the fish from the ROP package during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24018950

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on Single use container. Operator removed it and discarded container on site. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24018959

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraint.

36-63-4

Detail 24018960

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease condensation on the ceiling and walls and around the hood at cook line.

08B-47-4

Detail 24018954

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor at cook line.

22-08-4

Detail 24018955

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave stored above the steam table heavily soiled with food stains. Observed interior of oven soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 24018958

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled on Reach in cooler located next to the areas table. Observed heavy grease condensation in the hood system. Observed exterior of refrigerating drawers underneath the grill exterior soiled.

29-49-6

Detail 24018961

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside the Reach in cooler located next to the areas table.

29-11-4

Detail 24018957

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water dripping from ceiling vents at cook line, not near food or food preparation.

21-09-4

Detail 24018951

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line by the grill.

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 13

14-31-5

Detail 23601865

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the walking freezer observed raw beef, raw pork stored in to go/ thank you bags.

08A-05-6

Detail 23601855

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler law pork, raw beef stored over ham. Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 23601859

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in the walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw steak.

31A-11-4

Detail 23601856

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed test kits stored in the hws located at prep area. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23601864

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available to wash hand at hws located at preparation area.

31B-06-4

Detail 23601858

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink located at cook line.

23-24-4

Detail 23601863

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of both oven at cook line soiled.

14-09-4

Detail 23601853

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, cutting board along the reach in cooler located by the steam table at kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 23601857

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerated drawers underneath-the grill has gasket torn.

22-08-4

Detail 23601854

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of both oven at cook line soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled, microwave is located above the steam table at kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23601860

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy grease buildup. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23601862

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, cooler located next to the steam table at kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 23601861

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container containing flour not labeled, located on shelf above the prep table at preparation area.

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 14

22-12-5

Detail 23304500

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer soiled.

08A-05-6

Detail 23304497

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw steak stored over roasted pork. Manager removed roasted pork and placed on cooked food items shelf.

08A-17-6

Detail 23304496

High Priority - 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 raw chicken stored over beef empanadas.

31A-11-4

Detail 23304493

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at front station used as storage for utensils and cleaning item. Observed a plate stored in the hand wash sink at kitchen.

31B-02-4

Detail 23304495

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand sink in the kitchen.

31B-03-4

Detail 23304492

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand sink in the kitchen by the steam table. Repeat Violation

31B-06-4

Detail 23304491

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap, in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23304502

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hand sink faucet soiled. Observed reach in coolers, refrigerated drawers, located in the kitchen have door handles soiled.

14-09-4

Detail 23304498

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located by the steam table, also the cutting board attached to the prep cooler located by the steam table. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23304503

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 23304501

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of both oven in the kitchen with old grease buildup. Observed interior of the microwave stored above the steam table soiled. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 23304490

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in cooler located by the steam table.

23-03-4

Detail 23304499

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of hand wash sink in the kitchen soiled. Observed hood system has grease buildup. Repeat Violation

21-02-4

Detail 23304494

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 23304582

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler observed raw shell eggs over ha. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

08A-20-5

Detail 23304587

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken over raw pork. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23304585

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of oven soiled, interior of microwave soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 23304578

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a large empty can stored in the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 23304581

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in the preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

31B-06-4

Detail 23304584

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. In the hand sink located in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23304580

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 23304586

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23304579

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in the prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23304577

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed heavy grease accumulation in both oven located in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23304583

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled, reach in cooler located in the preparation area, observe hand wash sink in the kitchen soiled, observed heavy grease accumulation between the flat grill and the refrigerated drawers in the kitchen, - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 22418413

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler observed raw shell eggs over ha.

08A-20-5

Detail 22418423

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken over raw pork.

03A-02-5

Detail 22418424

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler underneath the preparation table in the preparation area observed flan (49 F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour, employee closed reach in cooler door for a rapid cool.

22-02-4

Detail 22418426

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of oven soiled, interior of microwave soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 22418416

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a large empty can stored in the hand wash sink located in the kitchen.

31B-02-4

Detail 22418415

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in the preparation area.

31B-06-4

Detail 22418412

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. In the hand sink located in the kitchen.

22-20-5

Detail 22418425

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

23-24-4

Detail 22418418

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle soiled.

14-09-4

Detail 22418421

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in the prep area.

38-11-4

Detail 22418422

Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. No light In the kitchen area and preparation area.

08B-47-4

Detail 22418420

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in freezer observed plastic containers with pork ribs and whole turkey stored on the floor.

22-08-4

Detail 22418414

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed heavy grease accumulation in both oven located in the kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22418417

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled, reach in cooler located in the preparation area, observe hand wash sink in the kitchen soiled, observed heavy grease accumulation between the flat grill and the refrigerated drawers in the kitchen,

36-27-5

Detail 22418419

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulation along the wall in the kitchen area.

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 22657829

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken at walk in cooler. Manager relocated products. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22657832

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located at entrance of the kitchen. Manager replenished soap. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22657827

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, cooked pork made on the previous date with no date marked. Repeat Violation

31B-06-4

Detail 22657833

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observe at handsink located at the entrance of the kitchen and at kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 22657836

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22657828

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with marks at preparation area at kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 22657835

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed packages of water stored on the floor located at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22657826

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with pork and chicken stored on the floor located at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22657824

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at walk in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 22657830

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed heavy grease accumulation in oven located in the kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22657831

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 22657834

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls soiled. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22657825

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored at cook line.

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 21795417

Intermediate - 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.

22-02-4

Detail 21795414

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at kitchen area.

31A-11-4

Detail 21795421

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand wash sink at juice preparation area. Manager removed utensils from inside hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21795423

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21795420

Intermediate - 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.

02C-02-5

Detail 21795415

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, cooked chicken and yellow rice, acc to cook prepared the day before, no date labeled. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 21795422

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21795419

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

23-03-4

Detail 21795416

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled, and fan covers dusty in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21795418

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour containers no labeled, manager labeled flour and sugar containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 21356916

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored above cooked pork and cream cheese. Manager stored shell eggs on top shelf under ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21356920

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, beef,pork and ham croquets inside walk in cooler, according to cook prepared the day before no date labeled. Manager labeled food containers with date. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21356919

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner no labeled. Manager labeled spry bottle Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 21356918

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates above steam table not inverted or in a protected manner. Employee inverted plates. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21356922

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 21356921

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on over door. Cook stored tongs inside utensils container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21356923

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

25-06-4

Detail 21356924

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS containers not inverted . Employee inverted single serve containers. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21356917

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt in a small bucket no labeled at kitchen. Manager labeled salt bucket. Corrected On-Site

Jun 22, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

14-31-5

Detail 21150026

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed inside walk in freezer, shopping bags used to store raw chicken, beef and pork.

08A-02-6

Detail 21150029

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored above bags of bread. Manager stored bread in a different shelf away from raw foods. Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 21150025

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine on sanitizer bucket at 200ppm. Employee replaced sanitizer chlorine at 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21150027

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside rice containers. Manager discarded container. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21150024

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers dusty inside walk in cooler, also hood filters at kitchen soiled.

29-11-4

Detail 21150028

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink leaking inside juice preparation area.