MOLINAS RANCH RESTAURANT

Name: MOLINAS RANCH RESTAURANT
Address: 4090 EAST 8TH AVENUE, HIALEAH, FL, 33013, US
Rating: 54.7

4090 EAST 8TH AVENUE, HIALEAH, FL 33013

License #2331388

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

54.7 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

April 13, 2026 · 13 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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MOLINAS RANCH RESTAURANT in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 54.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 67 total violations — 16 critical, 14 major, 37 minor.

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March 18, 2025

The latest inspection on April 13, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[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 .
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at cook line soiled with food debris. Employee swept clean during inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed box of yuca being stored on the floor inside walk on freezer, manager removed and stored properly.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground paper wraps around dumpster.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer behind front counter.
[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.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food residue at cook line.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken not separated from cooked yuca inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with fabuloso not labeled. Employee labeled during inspection.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at cook line. Employee swept clean during inspection.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with deep cut marks at cookline. Manager discarded during inspection.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed plastic bags, paper wraps around the dumpster pad.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle inside ice machine. Behind front counter. Employee removed, washed and stored on metal containe
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top ice machine behind liquor bar. Employee removed and stored properly.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooking equipment doors soiled with food debris at cook line.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers soiled with food debris at cook line.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed displayed rice pudding not protected inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Manager covered properly during inspection.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken on top raw beef inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed and stores properly.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food residue on top preparation table. Employee removed to 3 compartment sink to be washed.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled during inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed glass expresso cup being used to dispense sugar next to coffee station.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 white cutting boards with cut marks at cook line .
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without hair restraint at cook line. Manager provided hat during inspection.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris on top steam table.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet wiping towels on top cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container with sugar not labeled next to coffee station.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bowl of sugar displayed at front counter not covered. Employee covered properly during inspection.
[08A-14-5] Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed prep chicken on top of raw beef inside reach in cooler across from frying station. Employee removed and stored properly.
[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 pork inside walk in cooler , employee removed and stored properly.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Mario Hernandez 01-25-2025.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris next tom3 compartment sink. Chef removed to 3 compartment sink to be washed. Also observed cutting board soiled with food debris next to frying station.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to dish wash machine. Employee cleaned properly during inspection.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaning solution not labeled behind front counter.