Puerquito Asado Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
67
Score
Puerquito Asado Restaurant appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 26, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Puerquito Asado Restaurant's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside ladies restroom, manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed empty glass bottles inside 3 compartment sink and beer residue.
16-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled with dark substance next to kitchen door.
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 with cut marks next to 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager handling food without a hair restraint, manager provided hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at preparation area soiled food debris.
22-16-4
67
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fruit pulp being stored inside thank you bags at reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - RTE food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed unwashed vegetables on top cooked rice inside reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris at preparation table across oven.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without hair restraint. Employee provided hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at preparation area.
22-16-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at preparation area.
14-69-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils not inverted next to 3 compartment sink.
24-05-4
43
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris on top preparation table . Employee removed to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at men bathroom. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed employee pineapple juice inside ice machine. Employee removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. Employee provided personal hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
67
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags being used to store raw pork inside reach in freezer at preparation area.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ladies bathroom. Employee provided paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles stained with water by back entrance door.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed by wall to bathroom entrance. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. Employee put on a hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at men's bathroom.
31B-04-4
58
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
14-22-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed by wall to bathroom entrance. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for the mens bathroom.
31B-04-4
70
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing cove molding next to ATM machine by bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Still observed, as per owner they gonna replace it on next day. **Time Extended**
36-08-4
95
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, mixer soiled. And micr interior soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed on Men bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
32-11-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on both bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on men and women bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
14-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on Men bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing cove molding next to ATM machine by bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on double door reach in cooler at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed on men bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
32-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed Hand wash sink next 3 compartment sink with slow draining water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under 3 compartment sink, water leaking. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
41
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, mixer soiled. And micr interior soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed on Men bathroom. **Warning**
32-11-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on both bathrooms. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Observed for Dayilien Ondarza working at restaurant for over sixty days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on men and women bathroom. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-14-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on Men bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on top kitchen area . **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing cove molding next to ATM machine by bar area. **Warning**
36-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on double door reach in cooler at kitchen. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed on men bathroom. **Warning**
32-17-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed Hand wash sink next 3 compartment sink with slow draining water. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under 3 compartment sink, water leaking. **Warning**
29-11-4
35
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced ham (48F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler in kitchen area. As per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved to 2 doors refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at the front counter next to coffee machine.
14-14-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled mixer hand in kitchen area. Also can opener blade.
22-02-4
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. No training for Mayra Acosta.
53B-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in both bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in 2 door refrigerator in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on preparation table, employee removed during inspection.
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in units in kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed in kitchen area.
21-10-4
43
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in preparation table. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer andcan opener blade in kitchen area.
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 pasta not date marked since yesterday.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks in ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on top of microwave.
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front counter.
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled with common name. At the front counter.
02D-01-5
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Puerquito Asado Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Puerquito Asado Restaurant on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Puerquito Asado Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Puerquito Asado Restaurant.
How does Puerquito Asado Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Puerquito Asado Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Puerquito Asado Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Puerquito Asado Restaurant 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 Puerquito Asado Restaurant 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 Puerquito Asado Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Puerquito Asado Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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