MOLINAS RANCH RESTAURANT
4090 EAST 8TH AVENUE, Hialeah, FL, 33013
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 13, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 13
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (13)
- 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 over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected 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 not separated from cooked yuca inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of yuca being stored on the floor inside walk on freezer, manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 33-19-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground paper wraps around dumpster.
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer behind front counter.
Basic
- 10-12-5Corrected on site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of counter next to ice cooler behind front counter. Manager removed , washed and placed on top clean plate next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 33-16-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
Basic
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food residue at cook line.
Basic
- 31A-11-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside handwashing sink across sandwich prep area (front counter ). Employee clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4Corrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 40-06-5Corrected 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 employee personal cell phone on top preparation table at cook line. Manager removed and stored in assigned area . **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 41-17-4Corrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with fabuloso not labeled. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 36-73-4Corrected on site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at cook line soiled with food debris. Employee swept clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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.