EL IMPERIO DE LA COMIDA

Name: EL IMPERIO DE LA COMIDA
Address: 1325 E 4 AVE, HIALEAH, FL, 33010, US

1325 E 4 AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33010

License #2312802

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

F 44.5/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

25.5 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal containers with no handle inside rice container and beans container at dry storage area. Chef discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vegetables walk in cooler ceiling with black mold like substance at kitchen area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal car keys and phone stored on shelf on top of establishment clean utensils and food at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
[13-02-4] Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with hair restraint not effective at front counter.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of fryers at kitchen area.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the floor inside walk in freezer at kitchen area.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ripe plantains thawing at room temperature inside box next to fryers. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Employee stored inside walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of French fries inside reach in cooler in front of fryers at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Chico flan dessert date marked 02/07/2026 at front counter. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Sliced Ham (47F - Cold Holding) and Sliced Cheese (49F - Cold Holding) stored inside containers at reach in cooler in front of fryers at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced Ham (47F - Cold Holding) and Sliced Cheese (49F - Cold Holding) stored inside containers at reach in cooler in front of fryers at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried ripe plantains (120F - Hot Holding); inside front counter steam table. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Employee reheat during inspection. Fried plantains (167F - Reheating). Also observed Fried Fish (127F - Hot Holding) inside front counter steam table. As per operator for less than 1 hour. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed behind shelf next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. Also observed in front of steam table at kitchen area.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table next to back door at kitchen area. Also observed microwave interior soiled on shelf in front of fryers at kitchen area.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit expired 01/2025.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust dry storage shelves at kitchen area.

Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at wheat container at front counter. Operator removed items it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and car keys stored in dry storage rack next to corn starch at prep area. Chef removed items from storage racks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled on top of prep table in front of stoves at kitchen area. **Warning**
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at walk in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled nozzle with mold-like substance at triple sink at dishwashing area. Also observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler across fryers at kitchen area. **Warning**
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ripe plantains (Frozen) next to fryers at kitchen area. Employee moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed all around kitchen area. **Warning**
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified at prep table next to orange juice machine at front counter. Also observed crackers crumbled container with no label at dry storage, Chef identified item during the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of red pepper strips dented at dry storage area. Operator removed dented cans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn tamales inside thank you bags at walk in freezer. **Warning**
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid spray can at front counter next to dessert reach in cooler. Chef removed items at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked Yucca (54F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler as per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Pork (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked Yucca (54F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (45F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ground Beef (47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, as per operator less than 4 hours. **Warning**
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ripe Plantains (116F - Hot Holding);Fried Breaded Shrimp (98F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per operator for less than four hours. Operator reheated Ripe Plantains (186F - Reheating); Fried Breaded Shrimp (178F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed raid spray bottles stored at front counter next to food items. Employee removed item at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[53A-05-6] 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/ **Warning**
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked yucca, cooked chicken, cooked ground beef in shelves at walk in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
[53B-09-4] Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed person in charge provided copies of all certificates and the issued date was unable to read. **Warning**