Poneloya Nicaraguan Cuisine
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
50
Score
Poneloya Nicaraguan Cuisine has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 8, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Poneloya Nicaraguan Cuisine's 50 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked gallo pinto rice inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator properly rearranged by cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed gallo pinto rice and red beans not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen. As per operator since the day before. Ooperator started to properly marked. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at back storage.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with black mold substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 17 seat units in establishment, license states 0 units. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes inside container stored on floor at back storage.
08B-38-4
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 scoop inside red beans container with handle in contact with product. At back storage.
10-01-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use juice gallons reused for melon juice inside reach in cooler across steam table.
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed ice machine side reach in cooler at front counter. Operator dried the water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand sink at front counter.
29-11-4
50
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked chicken inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator properly rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding) ambient temperature inside produce reach in cooler at kitchen. As per operator for more than a day.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding) ambient temperature inside produce reach in cooler at kitchen. As per operator for more than a day.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed yellow rice, gallo pinto rice inside reach in cooler at kitchen. As per operator for more than 24 hrs. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator started cleaning during inspection.
22-20-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license state 0 units. Observed 17 units.
51-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside produce reach in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
47
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese quesadilla (112F - Hot Holding); scrambled eggs (125F - Hot Holding) on steam table. As per operator for less than an hr. Employee reheated products cheese quesadilla (165F - Hot Holding); scrambled eggs (170F - Hot Holding) Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked beans inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed the fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans, gallo pinto rice without date mark as per employee for a day. Employee started to date mark product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to steam table.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table at kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed veggies stored on floor at storage area.
08B-38-4
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 scoop inside beans container with handle in contact with product at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to steam table.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled at front counter. Employee cleaned unit. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed behind steam table. Employee started to dry water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
43
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
95
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 6 packages of bread with mold-like growth at front counter. Employee segregated to then discard the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored in the same container inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave interior soiled at front counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked white rice without date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen. As per employee for more than 24 hrs. Employee properly marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Judith expired on 1/1/24. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on preparation table at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone next to knives on preparation table employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle.
10-20-4
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 scoop inside beans container with handle in contact with product at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef stew not covered inside reach in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table at kitchen.
21-12-4
37
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef stored inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee rearranged products by cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cabbage (54F - Cold Holding) at display reach in cooler, as per employee for approximately 2 hours. Employee added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tortillas with cheese (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee for approximately 2 hours. Employee place the products inside over for reheating. Retest tortillas with cheese (165F - Reheating)**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at sink faucet on mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used to cover rice while cooking. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
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. Discussed and provided to manager via email. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired employee training for Judith Posadas on 1/21/24.
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of of black mold like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezer door handles soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled at kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food not identified inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed the food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
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 scoop inside rice container and another in beans container with handle in contact with product. Employee replaced the handle upwards in both containers.
10-01-5
Basic - Observed faucet at hand wash sink in disrepair.
29-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottled water stored inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed two reach in cooler units interior soiled with food debris at kitchen. Also reach in freezer interior soiled with food debris at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of produce reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shredded beef, raw chicken stored uncovered inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee covered products. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
22
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over stuffed potatoes inside reach in freezer next to steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed raw pork over cheese inside reach in freezer next to steam table. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided at hand wash sink across steam table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed no paper towels provided at hand wash sink across steam table. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training available for Karina Torres has been working for more than 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training available for Karina Torres has been working for more than 60 days. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at hand wash sink across steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed no soap provided at hand wash sink across steam table. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potato cutter soiled next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed potato cutter soiled next to 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with beer cases across steam table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed hand wash sink across steam table still blocked by food items. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cold units door handles soiled next to steam table and next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed cold units door handles soiled next to steam table and next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty throughout kitchen area and dining area. Also ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen area and dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed ceiling vents dusty throughout kitchen area and dining area. Also ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen area and dining area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed not current license displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed not current license displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on prep table at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed grooved cutting board on prep table at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 3 tables with chairs and 3 chairs front counter. Provided form form to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed 3 tables with chairs and 3 chairs front counter. Provided form form to operator. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed lemons and chayote squash stored on floor behind steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed plantains and potatoes stored on floor behind steam table. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine. **Time Extended**
10-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed interior of microwave soiled at front counter. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed standing water inside reach in cooler next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
33
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 9 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 33 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 4 bags of Honduran bread with mold-like growth at front counter. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed merengues at front counter no proof of invoice. **Warning**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed red peppers stored in nonfood-grade bags at reach in freezer next to steam table. Also rice stored in nonfood-grade bags inside reach in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over stuffed potatoes inside reach in freezer next to steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed merengues at front counter no proof of invoice. **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (129F - Hot Holding); pan de bono (123F - Hot Holding). Operator reheat cooked pork (171F - Reheating); pan de bono (166F - Reheating) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed lysol spray bottles stored next to salt at storage shelves next to steam table. Operator removed the salt. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potato cutter soiled next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with beer cases across steam table. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with a sponge and strainer inside at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided at hand wash sink across steam table. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training available for Karina Torres has been working for more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. Observed no proof of employee agreement provided. Discussed and provided to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at hand wash sink across steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans, cooked pork, cooked picadillo inside reach in cooler without date marked as per operator for more than 24hrs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-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. Observed no written procedures available for vomit or diarrhea events. Discussed and provided to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on prep table at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cold units door handles soiled next to steam table and next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty throughout kitchen area and dining area. Also ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen area and dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed not current license displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed garbage bags out of the dumpster due to overflowing. **Warning**
33-14-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 3 tables with chairs and 3 chairs front counter. Provided form form to operator. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed lemons and chayote squash stored on floor behind steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at front counter. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster available. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall fan soiled with dust next to kitchen entrance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plates not inverted on steam table. Operator inverted the plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in a plastic container without label on prep table at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter next to white reach in freezers. **Warning**
22-16-4
6
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw marinated pork stored above stuffed taquitos inside reach in cooler. Also raw chicken stored above cooked beans.Employee rearranged properly during. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (126F - Hot Holding); croquettes (126F - Hot Holding) as per manager less than 4 hours. Employee reheated during inspection. empanadas (168F - Reheating); croquettes (168F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several food stored in nonfood grade bags in reach in cooler/freezer in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing cups in hand wash sink in kitchen area. **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/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
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 form during inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans not date marked inside reach in cooler. As per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed n preparation table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in metal pans in rack above 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two reach in coolers not working. Establishment using as a storage, in kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in kitchen area.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula stored in standing water at 89° F. next to flat grill.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); employee discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm); **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed beans container not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
13
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice and cooked pork stored in no food-grade bags in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above of open container of croquettes in reach in freezer. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potato cutter soiled, next to 3 compartment sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container with unwashed potatoes inside of hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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 in unisex bathroom. Employee restocked during inspection. **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 yellow rice and marinated pork not date marked more than 24 hours, As per employee food was prepared yesterday at 9:00 am.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container no handle inside beans and rice container. Employee removed during inspection.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on preparation table in kitchen. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with pot at and raw onions stored on floor in front area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior on both reach in coolers in kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of Togo containers stored on floor in front counter. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed yellow rice and beef stew not covered inside cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken (frozen) on preparation table. Employee moved to cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour on preparation table not labeled.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poneloya Nicaraguan Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poneloya Nicaraguan Cuisine on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poneloya Nicaraguan Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Poneloya Nicaraguan Cuisine.
How does Poneloya Nicaraguan Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Poneloya Nicaraguan Cuisine most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Poneloya Nicaraguan Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poneloya Nicaraguan Cuisine have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Poneloya Nicaraguan Cuisine 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 Poneloya Nicaraguan Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poneloya Nicaraguan Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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