Home Style Kitchen

490 Se 10 Ct, Hialeah, FL 33010

American

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Home Style Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 76, which Home Style Kitchen's 45 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 olives dented cans on shelf at dry storage area. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-01-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb outside under water heater machine.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 1 plastic container stored inside hand wash sink at liquor preparation room. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with no handle inside panko bread container at dry storage area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at big mechanical door next to office.

35B-01-4

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 togarashi spice container. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on top of double compartment sink next to dry storage area. Operator clean it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink outside of desserts preparation room.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in coolers at liquor preparation room.

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 salt containers no cover on top of preparation table next to walk in cooler door and next to vacuum seal machine at kitchen area. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified on shelf on top of preparation table next to walk in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked beef at walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at back kitchen areas. During the inspection employees placed a paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of the sink, located at preparation area.

31A-09-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at preparation area. During the inspection employee removed the towel.

21-04-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. By the preparation table. During the inspection operator removed item.

35B-02-4

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.

12A-03-4

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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed with operator and provided handout.

51-13-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 plastic containers with oil stored on the floor by the entrance. Operator removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 18, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food Properly Stored/Protected

FL-48

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Home Style Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Home Style Kitchen on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Home Style Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Home Style Kitchen.

How does Home Style Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Home Style Kitchen most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Home Style Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Home Style Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Home Style Kitchen 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 Home Style Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Home Style Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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