LA MINUTERA FISH & CHIP

Name: LA MINUTERA FISH & CHIP
Address: 2839 W 2 AVE, HIALEAH, FL, 330101507, US
Rating: 81.8

2839 W 2 AVE, HIALEAH, FL 330101507

License #2320165

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81.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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LA MINUTERA FISH & CHIP in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 6 critical, 6 major, 10 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager provided paper towels, dispenser stuck.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[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)
[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.

Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
[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.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed establishment reusing conch fritters plastic containers. Manager discarded plastic container.
[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.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in freezer door soiled.
[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.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non grade pain brush next to coffee machine.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.

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