La Nueva Honduras Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2025
45
Score
Public records show five inspections at La Nueva Honduras Restaurant stretching back to 2022. On Jan 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 10 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Hialeah restaurant, which scores around 76. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over chicken soup stored in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Repeat Violation**
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 - 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 Marcia, and Dania.
53B-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted stored at prep table.
24-05-4
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 2 reach in coolers out of service, no TCS food stored inside.
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed Operator removed the mop sink and put it inside the kitchen next to the three compartment sink.
29-27-4
45
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork over cooked beef soup stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed item and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked tamales held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at preparation area.
14-09-4
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 bowl inside container with flour, located under preparation table.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
52
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
37
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Operator replaced the soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Employee name Elizabeth Trana.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed dishes without rinse step. Instructed operator regarding the ware washing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand wash sink located at the front counter.
31B-04-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Nueva Honduras Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Nueva Honduras Restaurant on file is from Jan 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Nueva Honduras Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Nueva Honduras Restaurant.
How does La Nueva Honduras Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
La Nueva Honduras Restaurant most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has La Nueva Honduras Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Nueva Honduras Restaurant have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Nueva Honduras Restaurant 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 Nueva Honduras Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Nueva Honduras Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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