Gourmezza Investments
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
47
Score
Gourmezza Investments has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 17, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation”, which has been cited three times.
Gourmezza Investments' latest score of 47 falls below the Hialeah average of 76. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed QT sanitizer in the three component sink over 200ppm.
41-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler observed raw eggs stored over vegetables.
08A-04-5
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 in the walk in raw beef stored over cooked not all in the original package. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair reach in cooler gasket torn, prep cooler located at prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored directly on top of the ice machine. Employee removed it and placed it in a clean container that's cleaned and disinfected on a daily basis. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled, also observed interior of microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. Observed some food debris on storage area under the preparation table at cook line.
23-03-4
47
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler next to the walk in freezer observed observed shredded chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding), as per employees food was transferred to unit less than 2 hours ago. Operator transferred all food to the walk in cooler next to it to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **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 in the walk in freezer raw chicken stored over raw ground beef, raw tenderloin not all in the original container. Operator rearranged raw food on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager certification expired 01-25-20. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler next to the prep sink located at cook line has the gasket torn on one of the sides. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven at cook line with some grease buildup. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee club soda stored near food served to the customer unit at preparation area. Operator removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with Anato Oil, marinara sauce, vegetable oil not labeled. Operator labeled containers on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher machine out of service, also observed a sign on the DW stating that the machine is out of service. **Warning**
16-55-4
52
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed DM QT sanitizer Solution 0 ppm. Instructed manager to use 3 component sink until the dishwasher is fixed. **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a garage can stored in front of the hws located at cook line. **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Sent from to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tapes hanging over DM, 3 comment sink drain board. Manager removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in freezer observed boxes of raw beef stored on the floor. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both oven at cook line interior soiled. Observed microwave interior soiled, microwave stored on shelf above prep table at cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry storage area soiled underneath the prep table at cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler, 6 door cooler located at prep area. **Warning**
29-49-6
47
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Provided via email.
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 cooked shredded chicken, pasta and couscous with no label for more than 24 hours at reach in cooler.
02C-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. Provided via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection no manager certificate available.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. At the time of the inspection no employee certificate available.
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gasket soiled at reach in cooler by preparation area.
23-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottles of soda not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by the dry storage area.
08B-47-4
45
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed At employees bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer , boxes with bread stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
78
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gourmezza Investments last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gourmezza Investments on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gourmezza Investments?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gourmezza Investments.
How does Gourmezza Investments compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Gourmezza Investments most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Gourmezza Investments' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gourmezza Investments have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gourmezza Investments means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Gourmezza Investments inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gourmezza Investments is inspected around two times per year on average.
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