Restaurant Universal del Pueblo
300 W 21 St, Hialeah, FL 33010 · Permanent Food Service · License 2326659
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 27 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed, 1 repeat), 3 basic (1 repeat)-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 27, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Observed front of building hose connected , no vacuum breaker breaker.
Repeat violation
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Observed cooking oil scoop handle touching ice , front counter ice machine. Operator stored scoop with handle upwards.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed shelf's under prep table at small kitchen and main kitchen rusted.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Observed soiled door handle at walk in cooler. Operator cleaned door handle at the time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.