El Rey De Las Fritas
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
67
Score
El Rey De Las Fritas has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited four times.
El Rey De Las Fritas' latest score of 67 falls below the Miami average of 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); crumbled ham (46F - Cold Holding) across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty over storage shelves at storage area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on metal shelve next to storage shelves.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal cup on prep table across triple sink. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with potato sticks stored on floor under prep table across triple sink. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water next to cook line.
29-20-5
67
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed front counter Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine, retest front counter Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with winded not properly labeled at front counter. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table across triple sink. Employee removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bacon (frozen) thawing at room temperature on prep slicer table. Operator placed inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
61
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw beef steak stored over cheese inside reach in cooler behind cook line. Operator properly arranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) under triple sink. Operator diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed DOB missing on certification. **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with table cleaner not properly labeled at front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor under triple sink. Operator removed bucket from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
55
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
61
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with red food debris on reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Observed Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with red food debris on reach in cooler across cook line. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 employee training for Lazaro. Hired for more than 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Observed Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 employee training for Lazaro. As per manager employee was hired for less than 60 days. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed 4 employee food training missing birth date. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Observed Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed 4 employee food training missing birth date. **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on cutting board on reach in cooler across cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Observed Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on cutting board on reach in cooler across cook line **Time Extended**
21-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Observed Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
67
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut ham (53F - Cold Holding); chorizo (57F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for more than 4 hours. Also house potatoes (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for more than a day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - 200ppm) employee diluted with water and retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut ham (53F - Cold Holding); chorizo (57F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for more than 4 hours. Also house potatoes (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for more than a day. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 pork inside reach in freezer next to microwave. Employee rearranged products by cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed 4 employee food training missing birth date. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with red food debris on reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to fryer blocked by trash can. Employee removed the thrash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 employee training for Lazaro. Hired for more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls, plates and plastic containers not properly protected. Employee inverted the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cold holding unit at 50F across cook line. Employee replaced TCS items in another cold unit. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag next to clean equipment on shelve under microwave. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes, potato sticks, and cooking pil stored on floor under preparation table next to triple sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris on preparation table across triple sink. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fruit pulp stored uncovered inside reach in freezer next to microwave. Employee properly covered the products **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on cutting board on reach in cooler across cook line **Warning**
21-09-4
25
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee for less than 4 hrs inside prep reach in cooler across stove at kitchen. Employee moved to reach in freezer for rapid cooling and last reading cooked pork (42F - Cold Holding); **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat rice inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee rearranged the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Observed no proof of employee agreement available. Discussed and emailed to operator.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan prepared on site on to-go container not date marked at front counter, as per employee for more than 24 hrs. Employee date marked the flan during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed 7 food handler certificates without birth date. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty throughout the kitchen area. Also ceiling tiles dusty over stove area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on prep reach in freezer across stove. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front of reach in cooler located next to kitchen door. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil and potato sticks stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed the food items from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in hand wash sink next to fryer. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container with portioned fruits not covered inside of reach in freezer at kitchen area. Employee covered the fruits. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) not properly thawed on prep table in front of 3 compartment sink. Employee moved the pork to 3 compartment sink under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
39
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table with oil container blocking hand wash sink in kitchen next to reach in cooler. Employee moved table during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Still observed table blocking hand wash sink in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to fryer. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Still observed no paper towels. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed Raquel and Miriam expired on 07/12/22. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Observed training for Raquel and Miriam still expired on 07/12/2022. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rey De Las Fritas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rey De Las Fritas on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rey De Las Fritas?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Rey De Las Fritas.
How does El Rey De Las Fritas compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Rey De Las Fritas most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Rey De Las Fritas' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Rey De Las Fritas have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Rey De Las Fritas 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 Las Fritas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rey De Las Fritas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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