El Rey De La Frita
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at El Rey De La Frita, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “employee with no hair restraint while engaging”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw hamburger patties stored over container with cut onions inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator moved onions away from raw hamburger patties. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken, stored over raw beef. Operator arranged raw foods properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plates and coffee cups inside hand wash sink front counter , Employee removed cups and plates from inside hand wash sink sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser, no labeled at kitchen. Employee labeled spray bottle bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food preparation, no hair restraints used. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
58
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over uncovered fruit pulp inside reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator put gloves on , no hand washing, before making a sandwich. Manager coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing, employee washed hands and then put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no hair restraints while cooking and serving food. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored ice scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed sanitizer solution bucket on shelf above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
58
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed by bathroom water damage on ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at kitchen cook doesn't use hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with fruit pulp stored on the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen counter.
21-12-4
70
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ceiling fan dusty, hood filters soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve insulated cups stored on the floor. Employee stored single serve cups in top of a milk crate more than six inches of the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of front counter, in use wiping towels not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, flour and garlic powder containers no labeled. Employee labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sugar container. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
78
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at front counter 3 compartment sink Chlorine 200ppm, Employee reset 3 compartment sink Chlorine 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer on one door refrigerator at front counter No working properly. 10F when ambient is 49F.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water bottle inside hand was sink. Employee removed bottle from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans prepared yesterday according to manager, no date labeled.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box with plantains stored on the floor At hallway.
08B-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in women bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ground beef thawing at room temperature on preparation table. Cook moved ground beef inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of counter at front area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
47
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ch stored over raw ground beef in reach in freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over bread inside vertical reach in cooler at front counter area.
08A-05-6
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water bo stored inside hand wash sink. Employee dis bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner no labeled, manager labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile water damaged in front of women bathroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
37
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed his hand in the 3 compartment sink. Explained to employee that he needs to washed his hand in the 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan not date marked stored inside front counter glass door cooler. As per operator flan was prepared yesterday. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic bottle with degreaser inside with not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed standing cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located in the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee bottle of water stored inside standing freezer not proper segregated from establishment food.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef being thawing at room temperature in the kitchen area. Operator placed ground beef inside cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on top of prep table by front counter.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar by front counter with not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rey De La Frita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rey De La Frita on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rey De La Frita?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Rey De La Frita.
How does El Rey De La Frita compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
El Rey De La Frita most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has El Rey De La Frita's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rey De La Frita have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Rey De La Frita means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Rey De La Frita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rey De La Frita is inspected around two times per year on average.
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