La Minutera Fish & Chip
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
43
Score
La Minutera Fish & Chip has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 20, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited four times.
La Minutera Fish & Chip's latest score of 43 falls below the Hialeah average of 76. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over potatoes. Operator moved potatoes to different shelf away from the shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice under grill cooler, cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding) according to cook placed under grill 3 hours ago, cook reheated rice on stove and placed on steam table, second temperature 30 minutes later cooked rice (172F - Hot Holding.) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at food warmer yellow rice (128F - Hot Holding) placed 90 minutes ago. Cook placed yellow rice on top of stove to reheat. Second temperature 25 minutes after, yellow rice (168F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager provided paper towels, dispenser stuck. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed spoons not stored properly. Operator stored spoons with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
43
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non grade pain brush next to coffee machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed non grade pain brush next to coffee machine. **Time Extended**
14-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not handwashing sign provided at handwash sink at service window. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed not handwashing sign provided at handwash sink at service window. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in freezer door soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed gaskets on walk in freezer door soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with gloves on with one hand inside his pocket and the other hand touching the fryer basket. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside walk in freezer, raw chicken over container with plantains. Operator stored plantains container in a different shelf by itself. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Yellow Rice (46F - Cold Holding) prepare the day before. ( stop sale). Operator discarded the yellow rice. Observed Shredded Lettuce (79F - Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) on ice. According to manager they were placed 45 minutes ago. Operator put more ice for rapid chill. Observed Mixto ceviche (47F - Cold Holding),oyster cocktail(47F - Cold Holding). According to operator placed it on fish display at 9 am. Operator removed food items and placed them inside the walk in cooler for proper cooling.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cardboard box on top of handwash sink next to prep table by walk in freezer. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed to paper towel at handwash sink by service window. Operator provided paper towel for handwash sink.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at handwash sink by service window. Operator provided soap for the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non grade pain brush next to coffee machine. **Warning**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certificate by an unapproved provider. **Warning**
53B-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior with soiled debris. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at kitchen next to fryer reach in cooler not working. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer plastic container with raw shrimp stored on the floor. Operator stored food items 6 inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
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 sugar scoop handle touching product. Operator stored scoop with upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. Operator cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not handwashing sign provided at handwash sink at service window. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in freezer door soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed establishment reusing conch fritters plastic containers. Manager discarded plastic container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-32-4
20
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice (48F - Cold Holding); breaded fish (49F - Cold Holding) stored in walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice (48F - Cold Holding); breaded fish (49F - Cold Holding) stored in walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Beatris, and Eduardo.
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
14-33-4
50
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
47
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
22
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected next to dish machine no vacuum breaker. Manager installed vacuum breaker. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sandwich table, according to manager out for about 40 minutes shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) Manager added ice bags on top of lettuce and to for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Manager removed items from inside hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted at soup station. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at food preparation area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on exit do to outside next to water heater. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area cracked tiles on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles on wall across from walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed at kitchen lamps and chains holding lamps dusty.
36-50-4
47
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand wash sink located at the front area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand wash sink located at the front area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed peeled onions on walk in cooler floor, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Minutera Fish & Chip last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Minutera Fish & Chip on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Minutera Fish & Chip?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Minutera Fish & Chip.
How does La Minutera Fish & Chip compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
La Minutera Fish & Chip most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has La Minutera Fish & Chip's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Minutera Fish & Chip have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Minutera Fish & Chip 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 La Minutera Fish & Chip inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Minutera Fish & Chip is inspected around three times per year on average.
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