Aja Pelao Fast Food

5224 Ne 3 Ct Apt 02, Miami, FL 33137

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Aja Pelao Fast Food six times, with records going back to 2023. Aja Pelao Fast Food was last inspected on Aug 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “no container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Aja Pelao Fast Food is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS plates not inverted at rack by MFDV door entrance. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**

14-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled prep table. Observed fan connected to the MFDV wall dusty.

23-03-4

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled under three compartments sink.

41-17-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled.

02D-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored on floor across white chest freezer. Observed sugar container stored on floor across white chest freezer. Owner removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler.

05-09-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

14-73-4

Sep 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (112F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (97F - Hot Holding) less than 2 hours. Operator put items on top of stove to reheat to 165 F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler beef (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding) According to manager food items were out for about 90 minutes, Manager placed food containers inside reach in freezer for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine test kit provided.

16-37-1

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

May 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Jan 12, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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11-27-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Apr 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided the big 6 handout to operator during the Licensing inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-07-5

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aja Pelao Fast Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aja Pelao Fast Food on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aja Pelao Fast Food?

Across the inspection record, “no container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aja Pelao Fast Food.

How does Aja Pelao Fast Food compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Aja Pelao Fast Food most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Aja Pelao Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Aja Pelao Fast Food have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aja Pelao Fast Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Aja Pelao Fast Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aja Pelao Fast Food is inspected around three times per year on average.

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