Lo del Jamaliche
780-784 E 57th St, Hialeah, FL 33013 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335148
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 12 routine inspection1 high priority, 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 7 basic-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 12, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed license expired 10-01-2026.
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager provided during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Raul Castillo, Yanelis Ballestell, Rene Ballardo working over 60 days lacking food handlers certification.
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed box of raw chicken being stored on the floor. Behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly .
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Observed employee personal drink inside reach in cooler at prep area. Manager discarded during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed reach in freezer next to front counter with ice buildup.
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 microwave interior soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food residue.employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed floor soiled with grease behind oven.
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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.