Fuddruckers
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Fuddruckers has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Hialeah restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
13
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe wall back preparation area and hallway. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe wall back preparation area and hallway. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
95
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook changed activity ring up order on pos, keep handling food, no hand washing, no gloves changed. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and gloves use. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook using wrist jewelry. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator placed ready placed a sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted front prep area. Operator inverted single serve containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe wall back preparation area and hallway. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored sanitizer solution six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
55
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at grill area, Employee no washing hands before putting on gloves after changing task. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and glove use. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing soap and water no labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle with content name. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer soiled, cutting board soiled walk in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed small tongs used to dispense cherries stored in a metal container with water at ambient temperature. Operator placed tongs on dry cleaning clothes container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
58
Mar 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook cracked a raw egg, and switched to cut bread without washing hands first. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and glove use. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with window cleaner no labeled , by soda machine.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor front of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bread proofing racks at bakery soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored mops properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and bakery area .
21-12-4
58
Nov 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Aug 15, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches under counter by pagers system, two live roaches in hallway between office and walk in cooler, two roaches crawling inside bread proffer at bakery area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at preparation area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cut lemon inside hand wash sink at preparation area inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knifes at preparation area at front counter. Manager took knifes to three compartment sink to be washed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 16 dead roaches in glue rodent traps under utility sink at bakery area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a phone at preparation area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth at preparation area. **Warning**
21-12-4
58
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish (45F - Cold Holding), vegetarian burger (46F - Cold Holding); vegan patties (46F - Cold Holding) inside cold drawer. As per manager for approximately an hour. Manager placed in a different reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Observed raw fish (38F - Cold Holding), vegetarian burger (47F - Cold Holding); vegan patties (47F - Cold Holding) inside cold drawer. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board i side walk in cooler, also observed green cutting board at preparation station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable white cutting board inside walk in cooler, also observed green cutting board at preparation station. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of marinara sauce dented at storage shelve. Manager segregated the can. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw salmon and mahi under ground beef patties inside walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food products by cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 salmon units inside ROP package. As per manager since the day before. Manager discarded the salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish (45F - Cold Holding), vegetarian burger (46F - Cold Holding); vegan patties (46F - Cold Holding) inside cold drawer. As per manager for approximately an hour. Manager placed in a different reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500 +ppm). Manager diluted with water. Retest Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink next to cook line. Manager cleaned the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at cook line. Also observed ceiling vent dusty at bread and dessert station.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 salmon units inside ROP package. As per manager since the day before. Manager discarded the salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board i side walk in cooler, also observed green cutting board at preparation station.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair at cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under shelves inside walk on cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield at ware washing area.
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside walk in cooler.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at cookline. Also observed walk in cooler fan cover dusty.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at salad station and prep area.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at service window. Manager inverted single service. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
17
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer and dough bread presser soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on prep table cooler in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on prep table cooler in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
82
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of jalapeños dented . **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (59F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (59F - Cold Holding); lettuce (59F - Cold Holding) according to manager placed 90 minutes ago. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce 98F hot holding on top counter according to manager out for two hours. Manager placed cheese sauce container on top of grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer and dough bread presser soiled with debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator removed them from bucket to hang. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed dirty towel in baking prep table. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted. Operator inverted plates and bowl **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 10 salmon and 5 Mahi Mahi ROP packs without a cut on packaging, temperature was 33F manager opened fish packs . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed on top of 3 compartment sink. Observed operator removed tape and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of Red Wine stored on floor next to office door. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife being stored between reach in cooler and prep table . **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on prep table cooler in kitchen area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
29
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed tomatoes sauce can and bake beans can dented Manager discarded dented cans. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter adde no vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available for dish machine.
16-37-1
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 bottles containing chlorine sanitizer and degreaser no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Employee cleaned exterior of dish machine at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed frozen salmon and tilapia bags inside walk in cooler thawing inside reduced oxygen packages, temperature 33F. Manager open ROP fish to continuo thawing . **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager discarded cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed at bakery area water was closed, manager open water for dipper well. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
41
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw beef burger inside drawer cooler in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bottle stored inside hand washing sink by prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Claribel Rojas, Gladys Guerrera, Ronaldo Alvarez, Ramona Diaz, Sofia Gadea, Mercedes Gonzalez, Eduardo Guedes, Felix Hernandez, Thalia Lasagna, Lucinda Montoto, Alan Nunez and Christian Serrano with no food handling certificate; employees has been working at the establishment for more than 1 yrs.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed chocolate mouse, strawberry cheesecake and key lime pie stored inside glass cooler by counter with no label.
02D-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the and prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed plastic cup with water inside on top of prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Located by the front counter by the bake station. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light missing cover by the walk in freezer door.
38-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of straws on floor by the dry storage area.
25-05-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fuddruckers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fuddruckers on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fuddruckers?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fuddruckers.
How does Fuddruckers compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Fuddruckers most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 75.
Has Fuddruckers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fuddruckers have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fuddruckers 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 Fuddruckers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fuddruckers is inspected around four times per year on average.
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