La Fondita Del Medio
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited La Fondita Del Medio seven times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average is 76, putting La Fondita Del Medio squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler. Operator stored ready arranged cooler properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a can of Red Bull inside reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve cups box stored on the floor. Operator stored box with ss six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
74
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
90
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut sweet potatoes stored in thank you bags inside reach in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed small ice machine drain line draining in to hand wash sink at front counter.
31A-10-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil jugs stored on the kitchen floor. Operator stored cooking oil containers six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Jan 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on men bathroom.
32-04-4
86
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen beef stored inside thank you bags.inside reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license dated 10/01/2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on men bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purses on top of preparation table and on top of a plastic container with dry rice at front counter area.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in back do to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket.
42-01-4
55
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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 raw pork, raw beef and raw shrimp inside chest freezer no separated. Employee arranged chest freezer separating foods based upon minimum required cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
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 - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No quaternary test kit available when using quaternary sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
16-33-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed inside women bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stains in ceiling tiles at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
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Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty pan inside hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in both bathrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks in some ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Also some broken ceiling tiles near woman's bathroom door entrance.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items in preparation table. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken (frozen) inside 3 compartment sink. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed coffee and sugar container not labeled with common name at fries counter. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Fondita Del Medio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Fondita Del Medio on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Fondita Del Medio?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Fondita Del Medio.
How does La Fondita Del Medio compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
La Fondita Del Medio most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.
Has La Fondita Del Medio's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Fondita Del Medio have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Fondita Del Medio 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 La Fondita Del Medio inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Fondita Del Medio is inspected around two times per year on average.
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