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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F

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
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
Date Result Expand
Feb 18, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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
Dec 9, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13540192 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Oct 6, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Extension given, pending

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
Oct 3, 2025
Warning Issued

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