EL IMPERIO DE LA COMIDA
1325 E 4 AVE, Hialeah, FL, 33010
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 17, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (11)
- 08A-05-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on top of cooked chicken on shelf at meats walk in cooler at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 08A-20-5CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw fish on shelf at meats walk in cooler at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried pork belly (97F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at front counter. As per operator for 1 hour. Operator removed fried pork belly to reheat it during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 42-01-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket in front of back door at kitchen area.
Basic
- 21-12-4RepeatCorrected on site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution on top of steam table in front of walk in freezer at kitchen area. Employee removed it and stored it in sanitizer solution during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 22-02-4Repeat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on top of preparation table in front of back door at kitchen area. Chef removed can opener and put it in three compartment sink to wash during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes inside hand wash sink next to coffee machine at front counter.
Intermediate
- 40-06-5RepeatCorrected on site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees back pack stored on dry storage shelf next to single service use items at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 41-17-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified under table next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
Intermediate
- 35B-01-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door at kitchen area.
Basic
- 14-69-4Repeat
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in freezer vents with ice buildup at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.