EL IMPERIO DE LA COMIDA
dba EL PALACIO DE LA COMIDA LLC
About this restaurant
El Imperio de la Comida is a seating restaurant with 60 seats located at 1325 E 4th Ave in Hialeah. Founded in 2013, the establishment specializes in Cuban cuisine and describes itself as a restaurant/cafeteria that serves traditional home-style dishes prepared with natural seasonings. The business operates from its location in central Hialeah and also accommodates catering for events and parties.
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Food Safety Grade
Poor
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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1325 E 4 AVE
HIALEAH, FL 33010 - Phone
- 786-445-3303
- DBPR District
- District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
- County (Region Code)
- Lee (code 36)
- Seating
- 60 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA2312802
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Oct 1, 2026
- Last Inspection
- Feb 18, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V13
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
H · V14
×3
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22
×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13539317
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Dec 9, 2025
Callback
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Call Back - Complied | ||||||
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No violation details recorded for this inspection.
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13540192
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Oct 6, 2025
Callback
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Call Back - Extension given, pending | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13538959
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Oct 3, 2025
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Warning Issued | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V01
×2
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
×2
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V05
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V14
×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V41
×2
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
B · V53
×2
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10928810
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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