Shalom Restaurant
301 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010 · Permanent Food Service · License 2324000
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection4 high priority (1 fixed by the Jul 31 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 10 basic (1 repeat)-28
- Complaint after follow-up on Jul 29, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score60
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitJul 31, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
More time given
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Still observed gap at back door.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitJul 29, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
4 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed approximately 1 live roach on the drainage hole next to reach in cooler located next to service window at kitchen area.
Administrative complaint
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
- First visitJul 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw chicken container stored over raw beef container inside meats reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee stored raw chicken container under raw beef container.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Observed under three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed approximately 1 live roach on the floor behind preparation table next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 1 live roach on the floor behind vegetables reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Three compartment sink sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front counter. Employee at more water to sanitizing solution during inspection Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Observed no employee health agreement for Antonia R. As per operator hired 3 weeks ago. Provided and printed form to operator. Employee and operator signed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic10
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Observed raw chicken thawing inside container with standing water on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee placed container of raw chicken under cold running water inside three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed case of oil stored in the floor in front of stove at kitchen area. Employee stored 6 inches above the floor during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Observed scoop handle touching rice and corn flour inside container under preparation table at kitchen area. Employee stored scoop with the handle facing up.
Fixed on the spot
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed clean ice scoop stored in standing water at 81°F at front counter. Employee removed ice scoop from standing water.
Fixed on the spot
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Observed tong stored on oven handle at kitchen area. Employee removed tong front handle, washed and sanitized during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet at kitchen area. Employee removed bracelet during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair in front of flat top at kitchen area.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed several wet wiping cloth on top of preparation tables all around kitchen area. Employee stored them in sanitizing solution during inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Observed clean utensils with the food contact surface upright inside 2 containers under preparation table next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee stored inverted during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed at back door.
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.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.