A Comer by Family
630 W 18 St Unit 101, Hialeah, FL 33010 · Permanent Food Service · License 2337726
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 basic (2 repeats)-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
3 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitSep 14, 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.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Observed Black beans and rice (97°F - Hot Holding); Cooked beef (90°F - Hot Holding) on top of reach in cooler. As per operator for 1 hour. Operator put them inside rice cooker and warmer for reheating at the time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Observed no vacuum breaker on hose bibb at mop sink at kitchen area.
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed plastic bags and bottle of water stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection.
Repeat violation
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed sanitizer spray bottle not labeled on shelf above preparation table next to hood system at kitchen area. Operator identified during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed white reach in cooler and white reach in freezer soiled at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed gap on back door.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed.
Observed utility lines and pipes exposed all around kitchen and preparation area.
Repeat violation
Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Observed at kitchen area.
Earlier inspections 2
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitAug 12, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
7 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Still observed, operator removed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
At the first visitFixed on the spotRepeat violation
Observed plastic bags and gloves stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed at the time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Still observed, operator provided.
Fixed on the spot
At the first visitFixed on the spotRepeat violation
Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee provided paper towel during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Still observed, operator provided.
Fixed on the spot
At the first visitFixed on the spot
Observed at kitchen area. Employee provided soap during inspection.
Basic4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Still observed.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed ice machine interior soiled with accumulation of mold like substance at front counter.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Still observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Still observed.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed at back door.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed.
Still observed.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed all around kitchen area and front counter.
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitAug 12, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
10 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Did not observed.
More time given
At the first visitFixed on the spot
Provided and printed to operator during inspection.
Basic9
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Still observed food not covered, operator covered during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
At the first visit
Observed cooked meatballs not covered inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Still observed.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at kitchen area.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed ice buildup inside chest freezers at front counter. Also observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Still observed.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed soiled with mold like substance at front counter.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Still observed.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Still observed. Operator start cleaning.
Fixed on the spot
At the first visit
Observed wet nesting inside reach in cooler in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Still observed.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed at back door.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
More time given
At the first visitFixed on the spot
Provided and printed to operator during inspection.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
More time given
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.