EL SARTEN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Name: EL SARTEN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Address: 5904 W 20 AVE, HIALEAH, FL, 33016, US
Rating: 78.4

5904 W 20 AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33016

License #2319651

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78.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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EL SARTEN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.4 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 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 3 critical, 4 major, 12 minor.

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Warning Issued
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed inside kitchen area light shields missing.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the microwave soiled.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee washing dishes with no hair restraint. Operator provided hair restraint to operator.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed guacamole, diced tomatoes not cover at the buffet line, observed ice cream not covered inside of the reach in freezer.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for Carlos Daniel Ortega, Yolanda del Carmen Velalasquez, Yanelys Garido, caridad de las Mercedes, Yoelvis Perez, Yanet Toledo Diaz, Jose Miguel Segovia, Carlos Suarez, Jessica Ibañez, Adys Leon, Allison Macias, Alfredo Espinoza they are being working for more than a year.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the kitchen over the microwave cooked broccoli (78F - Hot Holding), as per operator kept outside less than 30 minutes. Operator transferred the food to the cooler for proper cold holding.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee washing his hands with his gloves on. Explained proper hand washing to operator.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the microwave in the kitchen interior soiled. Observed oven at cook line interior soiled.
[08A-08-5] Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed in the kitchen raw chicken stored over cooked chicken on the steam table. Operator removed it.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelf above the prep cooler at cook line has accumulated food debris. Observed exterior of the microwave located in the kitchen soiled. Observed exterior of the reach in cooler located at cook line soiled.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris and a spoon in the hand washing sink located in the kitchen. Employee removed the spoon and cleaned the hand washing sink.
[14-09-4] Cutting board attached to preparation cooler at kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[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. No food training certification available for all employees Randy yen, Jorge. Operator found all the trainings on site.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink located at ware washing area blocked by a large garbage can and large trays.

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