El Rey De Las Fritas
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
78
Score
El Rey De Las Fritas appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting El Rey De Las Fritas on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Waslk in cooler: raw chicken stored above whole limes. Discussed with the operator, the proper storage of food. Provided the operator with the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers
23-03-4
78
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Walk in cooler: raw ribs stored above cans sodas. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink and by the cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer and dry storage area: underneath the shelves. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
70
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk in cooler: bread stored inside Thank you bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mixing bowl stored inside the hand washing sink nearby the walk in cooler.
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter by the coffee station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. By the service window.
29-49-6
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
67
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. By the three compartment sink in the ware wash area: Observed clean knives stored between the wall and the three compartment sink. Operator placed the knives into the three compartment sink to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-14-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
90
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment using quaternary and chlorine for sanitation. Operator could not provide the quaternary test kit. Discussed with the operator the proper test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler: fan covers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
82
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/01/23 expired on. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Kitchen, bag of onions on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler by the cook line: raw beef stored above sauces. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for proper storage food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stand up reach in cooler: cooked shredded beef without a date marked on the container. As per operator prepared two days ago. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
70
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Kitchen, stand up reach in cooler: raw chicken stored above raw beef. Discussed correct procedures and operator with the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hotbox: ham croquettes (110F - Hot Holding). As per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection. Observed operator discard the ham croquettes and and just the temp on the box box at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 6 employees working at the time of the inspection, no current active certified manager working during the inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen, by the entrance to the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Front counter: flan not date marked. As per operator, prepared 3 days ago. Observed operator date all the flans. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Kitchen: 2 bags of onions stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Flip top reach in cooler by the cook line: cup with no lid containing coffee. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
50
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 20, 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, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited three 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 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Rey De Las Fritas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rey De Las Fritas have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Rey De Las Fritas 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 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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