Natalies BBQ Shack

2270 W 8 Ct, Hialeah, FL 33010

American

Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Natalies BBQ Shack three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical improperly stored next to food items under triple sink.

41-10-4

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached operator on proper procedures.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge on unable to answered how to set up triple sink.

53A-14-4

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. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at double door reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed wafer cookies container reuse to stored ice.

25-32-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed vinegar and seasoning containers stored on the floor under triple sink.

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch.

13-07-4

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 inside coffee container on top of triple sink. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed white microwave interior soiled next to reach in cooler.

22-08-4

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs over sugar cane stored inside the reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed and provided email handout.

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Discussed and provided email sign.

31B-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes chips stored on the floor. During the inspection employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Oct 27, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the time of the inspection no hand wash sign at hand sink.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Natalies BBQ Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Natalies BBQ Shack on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Natalies BBQ Shack?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Natalies BBQ Shack.

How does Natalies BBQ Shack compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Natalies BBQ Shack most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Natalies BBQ Shack's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Natalies BBQ Shack have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Natalies BBQ Shack 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 Natalies BBQ Shack inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Natalies BBQ Shack is inspected around two times per year on average.

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