HERMANOS MENDOSA FRITANGA REST

Name: HERMANOS MENDOSA FRITANGA REST
Address: 1356 PALM AVE, HIALEAH, FL, 33010, US
Rating: 68.7

1356 PALM AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33010

License #2327061

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68.7 Grade F / 100

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HERMANOS MENDOSA FRITANGA REST in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 5 critical, 1 major, 17 minor.

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[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed probe thermometer not working properly.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest freezer gaskets soiled in front of kitchen entrance. Operator cleaned during inspection.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around front counter area.
[22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm) at kitchen area. Employee add more water to sanitizer solution Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed several bags of raw beef stored on top of frozen vegetables inside chest freezer in front of kitchen entrance.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[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 back pack stored in top of establishment food inside shelf next to chest freezers at kitchen entrance. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water nesting inside metal container inside shelf next to three compartment sink at kitchen area.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Cooked White Rice (61F - Cooling) inside shelf at walk in cooler. As per operator from the day before. Employee discarded during inspection.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer in front of kitchen entrance.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign inside mens bathroom.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked White Rice (61F - Cooling) inside shelf at walk in cooler. As per operator from the day before. Employee discarded during inspection.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 1 wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table not stored in sanitizer solution at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance at front counter.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee ice cream stored on top of establishment food inside chest freezer at kitchen area. Operator discarded.

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