La Fresa Francesa
59 W 3 St, Hialeah, FL 33010 · Permanent Food Service · License 2317441
What drove the grade
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 23 routine inspection8 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitSep 23, 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
Basic8
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Observed salmon filets thawing at room temperature on top of three compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee placed them under running water inside three compartment sink at the time of inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed water bottle case stored on the floor on bar storage room next to ice machine.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Observed open water bottle stored inside double door reach in cooler in front of dish machine at kitchen area. Operator discarded during inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed grooved cutting boards on top of reach in coolers at kitchen area.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Observed on top of preparation area above reach in cooler at cook line.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed gap on the back door at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
Observed throughout prep area.
Repeat violation
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Observed wood panels covering floor areas at washing area and preparation area.
Repeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier complaint inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitSep 23, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed throughout prep area .
Follow-up, Jun 18, 2026More time given
Still observed
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Still observed wood panels covering floor areas at prep / washing area.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed wood panels covering floor areas at prep / washing area.
Follow-up, Jun 18, 2026More time given
Still observed.
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.