Artista Restaurant
9550 NW 79th Avenue Bay 3, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016 · Permanent Food Service · License 2316124
What drove the grade
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 6 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (2 repeats), 4 basic (1 repeat)-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 6, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less.
Operator stored eggs back to reach in cooler
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed chlorine test chlorine expired on 10/1/2021
Repeat violation
Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Observed employee eating in the kitchen area. Operator coached employee.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed oven soiled.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed unsealed floor throughout the establishment.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.