LA MINUTERA FISH & CHIP

Name: LA MINUTERA FISH & CHIP
Address: 2839 W 2 AVE, HIALEAH, FL, 330101507, US

2839 W 2 AVE, HIALEAH, FL 330101507

License #2320165

🦞 Seafood ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

C 70.8/100

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

⚠️ 1.8 points from an F 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
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
[25-02-4] Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed spoons not stored properly. Operator stored spoons with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over potatoes. Operator moved potatoes to different shelf away from the shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice under grill cooler, cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding) according to cook placed under grill 3 hours ago, cook reheated rice on stove and placed on steam table, second temperature 30 minutes later cooked rice (172F - Hot Holding.) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at food warmer yellow rice (128F - Hot Holding) placed 90 minutes ago. Cook placed yellow rice on top of stove to reheat. Second temperature 25 minutes after, yellow rice (168F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager provided paper towels, dispenser stuck. **Corrected On-Site**

Warning Issued
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in freezer door soiled. **Warning**
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior with soiled debris. **Warning**
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at kitchen next to fryer reach in cooler not working. **Warning**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer plastic container with raw shrimp stored on the floor. Operator stored food items 6 inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed sugar scoop handle touching product. Operator stored scoop with upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. Operator cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not handwashing sign provided at handwash sink at service window. **Warning**
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed establishment reusing conch fritters plastic containers. Manager discarded plastic container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[12A-28-4] Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with gloves on with one hand inside his pocket and the other hand touching the fryer basket. **Warning**
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside walk in freezer, raw chicken over container with plantains. Operator stored plantains container in a different shelf by itself. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Yellow Rice (46F - Cold Holding) prepare the day before. ( stop sale). Operator discarded the yellow rice. Observed Shredded Lettuce (79F - Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) on ice. According to manager they were placed 45 minutes ago. Operator put more ice for rapid chill. Observed Mixto ceviche (47F - Cold Holding),oyster cocktail(47F - Cold Holding). According to operator placed it on fish display at 9 am. Operator removed food items and placed them inside the walk in cooler for proper cooling.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled. **Warning**
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cardboard box on top of handwash sink next to prep table by walk in freezer. **Warning**
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed to paper towel at handwash sink by service window. Operator provided paper towel for handwash sink.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at handwash sink by service window. Operator provided soap for the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non grade pain brush next to coffee machine. **Warning**
[53B-03-5] Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certificate by an unapproved provider. **Warning**