Tasty Lunchboxes
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Tasty Lunchboxes, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Tasty Lunchboxes' latest score is in line with the Hialeah average of 76. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper food containers box on the floor.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork (41F - Cold Holding), operator properly covered it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on top of preparation table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes without sanitation step. Operator properly set up the 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution of 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of milk on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between wall and preparation table. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter, exterior of kitchen equipment soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
39
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
82
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed paper towel roll inside hand wash sink. Located at the from counter. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap on hand wash sink located at the front counter, soap was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken on kitchen floor. Also observed gallons of milk, cheese on walk in cooler floor, operator properly stored it during inspection.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
23-03-4
61
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitation solutions at 200 ppm, operator add water recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed cheese with mold-like growth, inside reach in cooler.
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, rice without date marked, was prepared from more than 24 hours, as per operator. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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 top of preparation table, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tasty Lunchboxes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tasty Lunchboxes on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tasty Lunchboxes?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tasty Lunchboxes.
How does Tasty Lunchboxes compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Tasty Lunchboxes most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Tasty Lunchboxes' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tasty Lunchboxes have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tasty Lunchboxes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tasty Lunchboxes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tasty Lunchboxes is inspected around two times per year on average.
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