Los Verdes Fast Food
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
55
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Los Verdes Fast Food stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 12, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Underneath of dishwasher machine.
29-34-4
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/ Observed 5 employees working at the same time with no manager certificate present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On both hand sink, operator replaced the soap during inspection.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with vinager with no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee lunch (soup container)on walk in cooler shelves. Instructed operator regarding the procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-49-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At men's restroom.
31B-04-4
55
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Juan Velandiz with more than 2 months of being hired.
53B-01-5
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. Operator provided food employees certified by Universidad De Los Verdes. (Juan Camilo) Provided the approved list to operator.
53B-03-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee's bottle water, soda can stored in double door reach in cooler. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler floor.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with chicken on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitazer bucket on preparation table. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
55
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
86
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Walk in cooler fan covered soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Still observed **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket underneath of preparation table near to cleaned food container, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitation solution of 200 ppm. Operator add water. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
35B-02-4
70
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs (54°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52°F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (50°F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (50°F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed the food items inside reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 57°F, food items stored inside walk in cooler, hot dogs (54°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52°F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (50°F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (50°F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand wash sink with no faucet handle. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed filter soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside sanitation solutions of 0 ppm. Operator add chlorine recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
64
Jun 8, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies on dishwasher area shelves. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (109°F - Hot Holding) on preparation table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed both ice machine soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitation solution at 0 ppm. Operation reset the bucket, recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
64
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
82
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solutions at 0 ppm. Operator set the three compartment sink with quaternary sanitation solutions at 200 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water at 79°F 3 minutes waiting. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tomatoes inside hand wash sink located next to preparation table. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employees name Luisa Morales. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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/ Observed 7 employees working at the same time without certified manager. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 79°F 4 minutes waiting. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Verdes Fast Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Verdes Fast Food on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Verdes Fast Food?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Los Verdes Fast Food.
How does Los Verdes Fast Food compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Los Verdes Fast Food most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Los Verdes Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Los Verdes Fast Food have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Los Verdes Fast Food 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 Verdes Fast Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Verdes Fast Food is inspected around four times per year on average.
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