Trigo
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, Trigo has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Hialeah facility scores 76, putting Trigo on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter potato and egg tortilla (75F - Cold Holding), according to manager placed out 1 hour ago. Operator placed food item inside reach in cooler for proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef, stored next to cooked beef in a container inside reach in freezer. Operator stored raw beef away from read to eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside vertical freezer at storage area, raw chicken, raw beef, raw ground beef not stored separated. Operator stored raw animal proteins according to to the required minimum cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup used to dispense cereal at front counter. Manager discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on top of preparation table at kitchen. Manager discarded water bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing wrist jewelry wrist jewelry and watches while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed on ground around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at storage area and kitchen, interior of coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
45
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee change activity, open door, touched uniform, no glove change as needed. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands his hands at the 3 compartment sink. Manager coached employees at proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lid inside hand wash sink at kitchen and front counter. Employee removed items from in hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees at kitchen handling food, wearing wrist jewelry and watches.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee serving and preparing food no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed licensed for 16 seats, establishment has 50 seats. **Repeat Violation**
51-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with raw frozen fish on the kitchen floor, storage area bread, cooking oil containers on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet at 3 compartment sink and hand sink at kitchen leaking, faucet leaking.
29-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing on standing water on the floor. Manager stored frozen fish inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
50
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed at storage area spray bottle (Chlorine 200+ppm); Manager diluted chlorine sanitizer, spray bottle (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-39-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb stored next to bread no packaged inside reach in cooler at storage area. Manager stored raw lamb on lower shelve under ready to eat food. **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 rice puddings, milk desserts prepared on site according to manager prepared 3 days ago. No labeled. Employee labeled desserts with preparation date. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Manager removed utensils from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter area, no paper towels at hand wash sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment added seating, license is for 16 units and has 50 seats. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
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 onions handle touching onions at prep refrigerated table at kitchen. Manager stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in cooler box with unwashed tomatoes over container with cooked rice inside reach in cooler.
08B-17-4
45
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside by back door next to mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside by back door next to mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in coolers at kitchen and beverage cooler front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in coolers at kitchen and beverage cooler front counter. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
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 establishment added seating, license is for 16 units and has 50 seats. Provided Change of seating form to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment added seating, license is for 16 units and has 50 seats. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen cooler. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
74
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in freezer raw beef stored over bags of peas inside reach in freezer. Manager organized freezer, separated vegetables from raw animal foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside by back door next to mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
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 all certificates expired on 05/26/2023 by Florida Restaurant and lodging Association. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans and rice puddings prepared the day before according to the manager,no date labeled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in coolers at kitchen and beverage cooler front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment added seating, license is for 16 units and has 50 seats. Provided Change of seating form to operator. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in cooler at storage area. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 10/01/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
47
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 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 - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed frozen fish thawing not removed from ROP Manager open fish package for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in prep table at kitchen torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed in hand wash sink at coffee preparation area front counter.
29-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall under hand wash sink at kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils water at 90F. Manager put utensils water in top of stove to heat up. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
61
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed glass door cooler gasket disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: At the time of the callback inspection observed glass door cooler gasket disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Trigo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Trigo on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Trigo?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Trigo.
How does Trigo compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Trigo most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Trigo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Trigo have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Trigo 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 Trigo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Trigo is inspected around two times per year on average.
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