Los Quesudos De Medallo Midtown
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Los Quesudos De Medallo Midtown has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 10 violations per visit.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Los Quesudos De Medallo Midtown trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under hand sink in kitchen area, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed under hand sink in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed complete remodel with no plans submitted to division. Mop sink added into establishment, added prep area to front counter area with pos system. Inspector provided link to submit plans to division. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed complete remodel with no plans submitted to division. Mop sink added into establishment, added prep area to front counter area with pos system. Inspector provided link to submit plans to division. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed next to reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed juice packaged on site missing date of when it was produced. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed juice packaged on site missing date of when it was produced. **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
70
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pain patch stored above prep table in kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection. Observed hand cream stored above prep table in kitchen area. Operator removed both items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above cooked beef in drawers under cook line. Operator changed order at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burgers above bacon in cooler drawers under cook line. Operator changed order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of kitchen hand sink: smoked salmon (67F - Cold Holding). Operator placed in reach in cooler. Observed in coolers under cook line: steak (49F - Cold Holding); burgers (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator, the items were placed there less than 4 hours prior. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under hand sink in kitchen area, **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing date of birth; David and Sharon. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed complete remodel with no plans submitted to division. Mop sink added into establishment, added prep area to front counter area with pos system. Inspector provided link to submit plans to division. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to reach in cooler. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Inspector had operator removed during inspection and employee washed, rinsed and sanitized utensil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board across cook line. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed juice packaged on site missing date of when it was produced. **Warning**
02D-03-4
32
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee drinking from a cup and discarded and began to start preparing a coffee for customer. Coach employee to wash hands properly before prepared food.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at prep table soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink bathroom. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a coffee station preparation area near cashier station and old plans shows just a counter with cashier. Old plans no food preparation conducted in that area, and they prepared and served coffee and croissants at display to be served. Observed hand sink at front counter not in plans. Remodel were made no plans submitted. Observed mop sink being installed inside kitchen. Observed old plans with dishwasher machine by three compartment sink and establishment doesn't have dishwasher installed just a three compartment sink. Remodel was done and no plan was submitted. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with windex front counter not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking coffee at coffee station.
12B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed a clean pot stored above three compartment sink not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at front counter. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a yellow towel under cutting board at prep area across cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers by prep area.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plates at prep area not inverted. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
30
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided by email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice scoop stored inside hand sink at coffee station. Observed containers stored at hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Still plates inside hand sink front counter. Employee removed. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw smoked salmon offered in the menu not identified as a raw. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Observed raw smoked salmon offered in the menu not identified as a raw. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a coffee station preparation area near cashier station and old plans show no preparation conducted in that area, and they served coffee and croissants. Observed mop sink being installed inside kitchen. Observed old plans with dishwasher machine by three compartment sink and establishment has no dishwasher installed. Remodel was done and no plan was submitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Observed a coffee station preparation area near cashier station and old plans show no preparation conducted in that area, and they served coffee and croissants. Observed mop sink being installed inside kitchen. Observed old plans with dishwasher machine by three compartment sink and establishment has no dishwasher installed. Remodel was done and no plan was submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three employees with no hair restraints while preparing food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
52
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over RTE banana bread at reach in cooler at kitchen across cook line. Employee relocated correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Provided by email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice scoop stored inside hand sink at coffee station. Observed containers stored at hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw smoked salmon offered in the menu not identified as a raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a coffee station preparation area near cashier station and old plans show no preparation conducted in that area, and they served coffee and croissants. Observed mop sink being installed inside kitchen. Observed old plans with dishwasher machine by three compartment sink and establishment has no dishwasher installed. Remodel was done and no plan was submitted. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at kitchen. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is doing ROP on raw chicken and keeps it in freezer more than 48 hours with no HACCP. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee cup of water stored at prep table above rice cooker. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees wearing a wrist watch while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three employees with no hair restraints while preparing food. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled and squeeze plastic bottle of cooking oil not labeled at cook line. **Warning**
02D-01-5
29
Dec 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Hot water shut off in the only handwash sink at time of inspection, employee washed hands with water below 85 F.
12A-19-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cheese and cooked quail eggs in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The only handwash sink at kitchen has no hot water provided because valve has been shut off. Operator turn on hot water, temped 85+ F. Hot water switch handle is missing at handwash sink in restroom. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons at customer self service counter. Operator reorganized forks and spoons at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
52
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plates and utensils in hand sink next to triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of cabbage on floor In ware washing area. Operator put box on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers On prep table shelf.
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing no running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
50
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above coleslaw container in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (49F - Cold Holding) in preparation table,as per employee less than 1 hour,employee moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Provided form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored over preparation table, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buns cases stored on floor at the front counter, employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in kitchen area,employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fries (49F - Cold Holding) in preparation table,as per employee less than 1 hour,employee moved to reach in cooler.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
21-09-4
50
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Quesudos De Medallo Midtown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Quesudos De Medallo Midtown on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Quesudos De Medallo Midtown?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Los Quesudos De Medallo Midtown.
How does Los Quesudos De Medallo Midtown compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Los Quesudos De Medallo Midtown most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Los Quesudos De Medallo Midtown's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Quesudos De Medallo Midtown have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Los Quesudos De Medallo Midtown 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 Los Quesudos De Medallo Midtown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Quesudos De Medallo Midtown is inspected around three times per year on average.
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