Fast Food Services by Sergios
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Fast Food Services by Sergios, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Hialeah Gardens average 66, so Fast Food Services by Sergios trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
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 employee training expired for Marilyn Reyes, Aleimy Pino Jorge Penate, Alejandro Escobar, Gloria Jimenez, anibal Gonzalez expired on 01/18/26
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled reach in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container not labeled.
02D-01-5
61
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage area under the prep table at cook line with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer by the three component sink soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several containers wet nesting over the prep sink at preparation area.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer located by the dry storage.
14-69-4
67
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw eggs stored over a bucket of washed and peeled onions. Observed in the reach in freezer located by the three compartment sink raw chicken stored over bread torrejas. Employee placed raw chicken on the bottom of the fridge on site. **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. In the upright cooler located at back of the kitchen across from the oven observed cooked shredded pork prepared for over 24 hours not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink located at prep area next to the ice machine.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some rust on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under green cutting board located on prep table at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution at 0ppm. Employee refilled bucket with new sanitation solution at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the preparation table located next to the ice machine at preparation area, observed one live roach crawling under the ice machine, observed 1 live roach crawling on the baseboard under the three compartment sink, observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor by the storage area at back kitchen.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In a upright reach in cooler located at back kitchen observe raw salmon stored over cooked shredded chicken.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a green bucket in the hand wash sink located at preparation area.
31A-11-4
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/. O bs e. Observed 4 employees preparing food and no certified manager on site.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink located at preparation area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink located at front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed cold and hot water shut off at hand wash sink located at back kitchen. Operator turned it back on. Observed hot and cold water running, hot water reached 103F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located at preparation area.
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach inside the hand wash sink located at storage/prep area. Observed one dead roach on the floor by the reach in freezer located by the prep sink at preparation area, observed one dead on the floor under the three compartment sink, observed one dead roach behind the reach in freezer located at the preparation.
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues, unit located against the wall at back kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a cardboard box with oranges stored on the floor at front counter.
08B-47-4
35
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Cutting board by preparation area next to 3 compartment sink with cut marks. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed Cutting board by preparation area next to 3 compartment sink with cut marks. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
90
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham (59F - Cold Holding); cheese (69F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (70F - Cold Holding) at preparation table at front counter. As per manager since early in the morning.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (59F - Cold Holding); cheese (69F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (70F - Cold Holding) at preparation table at front counter. As per manager since early in the morning.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork at walk in cooler not labeled since previous night. Manager placed label on pork. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Cutting board by preparation area next to 3 compartment sink with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging with food with no hair restraint. Informed manager that all employees must wear hair protection when engaging with food. Employee placed a hair net on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes stored steam table by the front counter.
21-12-4
55
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in freezer raw chicken ins plastic container stored over bags of peeled yuca. Employee stored raw chicken over other containers with raw chicken in a shelf away from yuca. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in freezer at kitchen torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack with onions stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee stored sack with onions on shelves six inches above floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in reach in cooler and reach in freezers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fast Food Services by Sergios last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fast Food Services by Sergios on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fast Food Services by Sergios?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fast Food Services by Sergios.
How does Fast Food Services by Sergios compare to other restaurants in Hialeah Gardens?
Fast Food Services by Sergios most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah Gardens average of 66.
Has Fast Food Services by Sergios' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fast Food Services by Sergios have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fast Food Services by Sergios 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 Fast Food Services by Sergios inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fast Food Services by Sergios is inspected around three times per year on average.
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