Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
1553 W 49 St, Hialeah, FL 33012 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333328
What drove the grade
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 10 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 5 basic-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 10, 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.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Coached employee on proper procedures.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm) employee add water to dilute solution. Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm)
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed 3 big boxes blocking hand wash sink at back area, employee moved during inspection.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training for: Amanda, Juan and Erica.
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed açaí container stored on walk in freezer floor.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed scoop stored in standing water at 87°F next to açaí container at front counter . Employee removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed groove white cutting board on preparation sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed on walk in freezer.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed a case of yogurt cups stored on floor next to hand wash sink.
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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.