I Heart Fries
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
39
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at I Heart Fries stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 23, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Hialeah facility scores 76, putting I Heart Fries on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cooks changing tasks, returning to work , changed gloves without washing hands their hands first.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment serving food to customers at time of inspection, Observed license expired 10/01/2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in freezer, raw shrimp stored over mozzarella sticks. Operator stored raw shrimp under mozzarella sticks. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves inside can opener, interior of microwave and oven soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing wrist watches while preparing and serving food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator cooking no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers, walk in cooler, hood filters grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed ceiling tiles vertical cooler at kitchen, soiled interior. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food debris splashes on walls at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
39
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed soiled tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed tiles microwave interior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed microwave interior soiled. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Observed grease at hood system light burn out. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed grease at hood system light burn out. **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed on women bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed on women bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food debris splashes on walls at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed food debris splashes on walls at kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in reach in coo across from grill raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding), according to operator placed in unit 40 minutes ago, operator placed ice bags on top of raw beef and raw chicken inside containers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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/ Observed for Jesus E Araque 03/30 /2020 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease on walls and ceiling at kitchen. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed tiles microwave interior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed grease at hood system light burn out. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed on women bathroom. **Warning**
32-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food debris splashes on walls at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled, fan covers oven exterior soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
47
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at front counter two spray bottles containing all purpose cleaner and sanitizer, no labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container and ladle stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed items from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cleaning cloth not stored on sanitizer solution between uses at preparation table at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen cook line.
21-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used to dispense foods no handles at cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler and freezer soiled, hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used for other purposes at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed food containers not inverted at storage area.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed an employee eating while prepping food at kitchen.
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watch while preparing food at preparation area.
13-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum plates for single service not inverted at prep area.
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw picanna thawing at standing water at threee compartment sink. Temperature 35 F.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored to allow mop to dry.
42-01-4
52
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at kitchen preparing food no hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
90
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed no hot water available at hand sink at kitchen, employee washing hands with cold water. **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Observed at reach in cooler raw be stored next to cooked chicken. **Warning**
08A-16-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed gallon of milk stored inside ice machine, with drinking ice. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen reach in cooler cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding), shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cooling); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at kitchen used as a dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at kitchen, hot water faucet no working, no hot water at hand sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at kitchen preparing food no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in cooler container with raw be stored on the floor. Employee stored beef container six inches ab the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed oven utensil stored on top of trash can at kitchen **Warning**
10-04-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen utensils on water at 100 F **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes with single serve containers stored on the floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed trough out kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
29
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door handle missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed reach in freezer door handle missing. At kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside standing reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed no ambient thermometer inside standing reach in cooler.. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled with grease over prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed shelves soiled with grease over prep area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
21
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 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.
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.
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 black beans and cooked pasta containers, according to cook prepared the day before, no date labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine dusty surface. Employee removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen no sign on hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labeled sugar containers.
02D-01-5
50
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of prep table in the kitchen area. Operator moved raw shell eggs inside cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cooling) stored inside white refrigerator, as per owner cooked chicken was prepared yesterday afternoon and placed inside white refrigerator overnight. Operator discarded it. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans and cooked shredded beef stored inside walk in cooler not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located inside white chest freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic container stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the kitchen and prep area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed raw chicken and bread stored inside walk in freezer floor.
08B-47-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was I Heart Fries last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at I Heart Fries on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at I Heart Fries?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at I Heart Fries.
How does I Heart Fries compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
I Heart Fries most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has I Heart Fries' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at I Heart Fries have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at I Heart Fries 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 I Heart Fries inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, I Heart Fries is inspected around three times per year on average.
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