Hialeah Racing Main Kitchen 3rd Floor

2200 E 4 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33013
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Hialeah Racing Main Kitchen 3rd Floor has been inspected seven times since 2022. On Oct 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Hialeah restaurant scores 76. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with paper next to walk in cooler . Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to dry storage area. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
82
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-2024.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris across ice machine on top of preparation table. Manager removed and washes properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine. Manager removed, cleaned , and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents with water marks throughout kitchen area . **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to ice machine and handwashing sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled with food debris, next to main entrance door, employee cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink in washing area. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
52
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents with mold -like substance throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink in washing area.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
74
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents with mold -like substance throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
82
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 operator with copy of procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
67
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 form during inspection.
11-27-4
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in preparation area.
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks in some ceiling in preparation area.
36-32-5
74
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hialeah Racing Main Kitchen 3rd Floor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hialeah Racing Main Kitchen 3rd Floor on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hialeah Racing Main Kitchen 3rd Floor?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hialeah Racing Main Kitchen 3rd Floor.

How does Hialeah Racing Main Kitchen 3rd Floor compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Hialeah Racing Main Kitchen 3rd Floor most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Hialeah Racing Main Kitchen 3rd Floor's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hialeah Racing Main Kitchen 3rd Floor have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hialeah Racing Main Kitchen 3rd Floor 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 Hialeah Racing Main Kitchen 3rd Floor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hialeah Racing Main Kitchen 3rd Floor is inspected around two times per year on average.