LA FRESA FRANCESA

Name: LA FRESA FRANCESA
Address: 59 W 3 ST, HIALEAH, FL, 33010, US
Rating: 42

59 W 3 ST, HIALEAH, FL 33010

License #2317441

42 Grade F / 100

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LA FRESA FRANCESA in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 42 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on June 17, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 40 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 36 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on June 17, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 4 critical, 5 major, and 3 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
TCS food held above 41°F when cold-held, below 135°F when hot-held, or not cooled within required timeframes. The most-cited High Priority category in our current scraped dataset.
Improper thawing methods for TCS food, and labeling/handling issues for commercially processed reduced-oxygen-packaged fish.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
No chemical test kit available for the sanitizer in use; dishmachine maintenance issues, label residue on cleaned containers, lime scale buildup.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Handwash sink water not at the required minimum 85°F, no hot running water at three-compartment sink, or insufficient water pressure.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
Live insects, roach activity, rodent droppings, or other pest evidence; exterior door gaps that admit pests.
Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.
Employee personal items, cosmetics, or toiletries stored in or above food prep areas, food, or clean equipment.
No proof of state-approved employee training; employee training expired or not available; no certified food manager on duty when required.

Specific inspector observations for this inspection are available in the official DBPR report, but the direct DBPR visit link is missing for this record.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing inside standing water at preparation table next to dishwasher machine.
[08A-17-6] 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 fish and raw chicken stored together inside container at chest freezer.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer at kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in coolers at kitchen area.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar containers not identified on shelf
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed water and soap spray bottle not identified on preparation table at bar area.
[32-17-4] Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at bathroom on the left side.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cut bacon (47F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in coolers. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
[22-49-4] Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Quaternary 0ppm) at kitchen area.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open beverage stored inside reach in cooler not segregated from establishment food at kitchen area.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen and preparation 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 employee purse stored hanging on drinks shelf at storage area behind bar.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed next to dishwasher machine.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle at kitchen area.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling on top of reach in coolers in front of dishwasher machine.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored on shelf on top of mini chest freezer. Operator removed and stored properly during inspection.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler at kitchen area.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on preparation table at kitchen area.
[53B-05-5] 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 food handler certificates expired for Yunier G., Alejandro H., Sandra S., Daniela G.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut bacon (47F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in coolers. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of ready to eat vegetables at reach in cooler in front of dishwasher machine. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed on bathroom on the left side.

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