MOLINAS RANCH RESTAURANT
4090 EAST 8TH AVENUE, HIALEAH, FL 33013
License #2331388
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →MOLINAS RANCH RESTAURANT in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 13, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 25 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 19 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 13, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 6 minor.
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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.
Inspection History
Read the newest inspection first, then scan for patterns. Repeated high-priority findings matter more than one isolated bad day.
Inspector notes are being added across all restaurants. Some inspections may only show violation codes until notes are available.
- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer behind front counter.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee provided during inspection.
- [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 personal cell phone on top preparation table at cook line. Manager removed and stored in assigned area .
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with fabuloso not labeled. Employee labeled during inspection.
- [10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of counter next to ice cooler behind front counter. Manager removed , washed and placed on top clean plate next to ice machine.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside handwashing sink across sandwich prep area (front counter ). Employee clean during inspection.
- [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at cook line soiled with food debris. Employee swept clean during inspection.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food residue at cook line.
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MOLINAS RANCH RESTAURANT has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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