Mi Abuelita's Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
29
Score
Going back to 2022, Mi Abuelita's Kitchen has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 26, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Hialeah facility scores 76, putting Mi Abuelita's Kitchen on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell egg on preparation table, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Moro (122F - Hot Holding); in steam table for less than 4 hours. Operator reheated at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee purse on hand sink located across the steam table. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the front line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at the front line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling by the exit door.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking beef on the grill with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
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 washing metal bowl with no sanitation step, operator set up the 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution of 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located in walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole By the hand sink next to the exit door.
36-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside sugar container, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
29
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup (122°F - Hot Holding); beans (120F - Hot Holding) in steam table, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased steam table temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hand on three compartment sink. Instructed operator reading the hand washing procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to operator. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
47
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked shell eggs than touched spatulas and clean plate. Instructed operator regarding the hand washing procedure. Operator properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked yuca, in reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hand on three compartment sink. Instructed operator regarding hand washing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on kitchen ceiling located by the exit door.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing sandwiches and coffee for customers with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
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.
16-13-5
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed cell phone and glasses on preparation table. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above three compartment sink, by reach in cooler.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
37
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitation solutions at 200 ppm. Operator add water recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked shell eggs than touched clean plate, instructed operator regarding the hand washed procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
55
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand wash sink located at the front line, operator replaced a bottle of soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand wash sink located at the front line, operator placed paper towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at the front line.
22-20-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. At the bervage station. Operator removed it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
70
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 - 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
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
78
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Abuelita's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Abuelita's Kitchen on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Abuelita's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mi Abuelita's Kitchen.
How does Mi Abuelita's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Mi Abuelita's Kitchen most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Mi Abuelita's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mi Abuelita's Kitchen have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mi Abuelita's Kitchen 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 Mi Abuelita's Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Abuelita's Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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