El Rey De Las Fritas
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited El Rey De Las Fritas 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so El Rey De Las Fritas trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 10/25.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of cleaning solution with no label near floor mixer. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar at coffee prep station with no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as a scoop inside bin of seasoning in back storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from October 1, 2025 posted on wall.
50-09-4
70
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm). During the inspection employee added more chlorine to the water Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
70
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
95
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw burgers stored over cut lettuce and tomato at front counter of establishment. Manager relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
74
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (122F - Hot Holding); meat empanadas (98F - Hot Holding) in the front counter hot box for less than 1 hour as per operator. Operator turned up the heat in the unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice cheese (46F - Cold Holding) next to the flattop for less than 1 hour as per operator. Item was placed in the reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Analenys, Marjaorie, Beatriz and Dora with expired certificates on 12/2023.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching ice inside bin. Operator removed handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping cloths stored on the counter. Operator placed inside bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (64F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); cheese (59F - Cold Holding) in ice bath at front counter. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed product in to smaller containers and added ice to surrounding container. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected at remote storage room missing vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black substance near 3 compartment sink at remote storage room.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at remote storage room.
36-37-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching ice inside bin. Employee rearranged scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed container of single service containers stored on floor at remote storage room.
25-05-4
55
Oct 19, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Dulce de leche (58F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator cooked pork prepared on previous day and dulce de leche prepared 4 days prior.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Dulce de leche (58F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator cooked pork prepared on previous day and dulce de leche prepared 4 days prior.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink located at front counter.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing above walk in cooler at back kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed water dripping from pipe onto boxes of vegetables at walk in cooler.
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and three compartment sink.
10-17-4
Basic - Observed hole in ceiling located at remote dry storage.
36-32-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand sink onto floor. Located at back kitchen. Also observed water dripping from pipe onto boxes at walk in cooler.
29-11-4
45
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: 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. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at storage area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at front counter. Manger removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
78
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ground beef (64F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at storage area. As per manager, product was left out at room temperature for thawing, less than 2 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) over ice at cook line. As per employee, less than 30 minutes. Employee added ice to surrounding container. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Manager, Luis Veitia no proof of Food Manager Certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at storage area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at front counter. Manger removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with black substance. **Warning**
36-50-4
52
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed establishment added 2 reach in freezers and 3 compartment sink at storage area located at 9343 SW 40 St. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed establishment added 2 reach in freezers and 3 compartment sink at storage area located at 9343 SW 40 St. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at front counter area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
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 Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 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 70 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 three violations per visit, down from roughly six 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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