Hooters of Hialeah
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
70
Score
Hooters of Hialeah appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “floor area(s) covered with standing water”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Hialeah average 76, so Hooters of Hialeah trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed cook line by Hans sink and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar.employee stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottle cases stored inside walk in cooler floor. Operator stored water bottles six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (119F - Hot Holding) at the stream table. As per operator, product has been there for about an hour. Operator began to reheat item to correct parameters. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in unclean water at 188F at the cook line. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle dispenser located at the inside bar area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning solution with no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed bin of flour located near the cook line with cracked lid. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water and soda on floor inside alcohol walk in cooler. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in grill drawers at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sliced limes, lemons, and other garnishes at the inside bar area not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles containing butter, oil, and sauces with no label located across the cook line. Operator labeled immediately.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door of establishment with gap. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
45
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed no quaternary test strips available. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on flour container. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed cracked lid on flour container. **Time Extended**
14-38-4
82
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves with out hand washing first. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and gloves use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed at preparation area 5 flying insects and ware washing area 4 flying insects. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at front preparation area. Employee inverted plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle of water next to to dish machine, clean containers net to it. Manager discarded bottle water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler, and ware washing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on flour container. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottle cases stored on the floor, inside walk in cooler. Manager stored water cases six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour no labeled with name. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
47
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
64
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer no labeled at bar area. Manager labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at wing station not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed lice displayed 10/01/2023
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone above preparation table at kitchen. Manager removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4
64
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brush in hand wash sink in bar. Bartender removed brush. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with window cleaner chemical not labeled over 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling vents over prep station.
36-34-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at pipe under hand wash sink near reach in cooler.
29-11-4
74
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken container stored over raw shrimp container inside walk in cooler. Manager stored raw chicken container on bottom shelf under raw shrimp.. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of straws stored on the floor. Manager stored straws box on top of shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed some straws at bar area outside not individually wrapped. Manager removed the straws not individually wrapped. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
61
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding)stored inside line cooler. As per operator cooked chicken was prepared Saturday. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located by back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located in the kitchen and back prep area.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cooler and wall in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hooters of Hialeah last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hooters of Hialeah on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hooters of Hialeah?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hooters of Hialeah.
How does Hooters of Hialeah compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Hooters of Hialeah most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Hooters of Hialeah's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hooters of Hialeah have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hooters of Hialeah 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 Hooters of Hialeah inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hooters of Hialeah is inspected around three times per year on average.
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