Las Delicias Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Las Delicias Restaurant has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Hialeah average 76, so Las Delicias Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store bread. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put gloves on without washing hands first after handling money, proceed to handle bread and butter,. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and gloves use. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed brown cutting board grooved, by sandwich prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oranges and green peppers on crates not six inches above the floor inside walk in cooler.and water bottles and sodas front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe leaking at 3 compartment sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic containers reused inside walk in cooler.
25-32-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing raw frozen chicken at ambient temperature. Operator placed raw chicken under cold running water water for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen 2:28 white rice (85F - Hot Holding); Moro rice (88F - Hot Holding), according to cook turned burner off 2 hours ago. Cook placed rice pots inside oven to reheat. 2:44. white rice (175F - Hot Holding); Moro rice (168F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed operator handle raw beef, no hand washing before gloves used to plate a sandwich. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and gloves used. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-12-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches at kitchen. Operator cleaned and discarded dead roaches. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oranges and water bottles on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler containers with raw chicken, chimichurri, and soup not covered. Inside walk in freezer container with raw fish no covered. Operator covered food containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep table at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
61
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle used to dispense rice. Employee discarded bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer, door handles soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed orange boxes stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee stored boxes six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
82
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving rusted at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: At time of callback observed shelving rusted at walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: At time of callback observed shelving rusted at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
95
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Marivel Perez 05/23/2019 expired, no other CFM available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers dusty inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed at time of callback fan covers dusty inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving rusted at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: At time of callback observed shelving rusted at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Marivel Perez 05/23/2019 expired, no other CFM available. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed silverware inside hand wash sink. Employee removed silverware from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature temperatures, Employee out frozen chicken under cold running water for proper thawing.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving rusted at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to the outside at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers dusty inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
67
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soil residue on walk in cooler door handle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed soil residue on walk in cooler door handle. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen area **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread, raw chicken and oranges stored on walk in cooler floor. Also sack of rice stored on floor at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed raw chicken stored on walk in cooler floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled and rusty in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed fan cover soiled and rusty in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
18
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed colander stored inside hand wash sink. Employee removed items from inside hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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 in walk in cooler chicken soup, sliced ham, cooked beef. According to cook prepared yesterday, no date labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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. Observed for Erasmo leiton expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel used to cover ham.
21-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot containing soup and container with fish stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee stored food items in shel above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at kitchen SS not inverted Employee inverted single serve containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
35
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol and ice hot stored on top of kitchen prep table.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked beef inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand washing sink by front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the hand washing sink in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken soup and shredded beef stored inside walk in cooler not properly date marked. As per operator food was prepared Saturday afternoon. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken soup and cooked shredded beef stored inside walk in cooler not covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with watermark in the kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda stored on front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of orange and plantains stored inside walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar with no name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath flyer and grill floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gasket disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Delicias Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Delicias Restaurant on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Delicias Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Las Delicias Restaurant.
How does Las Delicias Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Las Delicias Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Las Delicias Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Las Delicias Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Las Delicias Restaurant 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 Las Delicias Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Delicias Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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