What is Molinas Ranch Restaurant's health inspection score?

Molinas Ranch Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 34 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Molinas Ranch Restaurant last inspected?

Molinas Ranch Restaurant was last inspected on April 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Molinas Ranch Restaurant have?

Molinas Ranch Restaurant has 91 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Molinas Ranch Restaurant safe to eat at?

Molinas Ranch Restaurant has a safety score of 34/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Molinas Ranch Restaurant serve?

Molinas Ranch Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Molinas Ranch Restaurant

Name: Molinas Ranch Restaurant
Address: 4090 EAST 8TH AVENUE, Hialeah, 33013
Rating: 34

4090 EAST 8TH AVENUE, Hialeah

Last Inspected: 4/13/2026

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0Poor

American•Hialeah

Ranked #715 of 790 in HialeahBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Apr 13, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

18.2

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

11x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-74

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-16 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-11 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 26/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (34/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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4090 EAST 8TH AVENUE, Hialeah, FL 33013

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 intermediate

16 basic

Oct

Apr 2023

1 inspections

5 high priority

8 intermediate

15 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

6 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

8 basic

Apr

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Routine - Food3 Routine

Apr 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

2 High3 Med8 Basic

13 total3 risk factors

39/100inspection score

−56 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−10 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(2x)−10

Basic (5)

−16 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(3x)−6
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2

Base deductions−56 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Nov 25

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

2 High2 Med8 Basic

12 total3 risk factors

44/100inspection score

−64 pts

High Priority (3)

−50 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or above(2x)Risk Factor−20
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Basic (5)

−14 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2

Base deductions−64 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jun 23

Routine Inspection

6 Med8 Basic

14 total

54/100inspection score

−84 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
11Food from unapproved source−10
11Food from unapproved source−10

Intermediate (8)

−40 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5
24DBPR violation code 24−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
53No licenses/permits displayed−2

Base deductions−84 pts

Apr 23

Routine Inspection

5 High8 Med15 Basic

28 total

0/100inspection score

−145 pts

High Priority (9)

−90 pts

01Raw food stored above ready-to-eat food−10
02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
06Handwash sink not accessible−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
11Food from unapproved source−10
11Food from unapproved source−10

Intermediate (11)

−55 pts

12Employee not following handwash procedures−5
12DBPR violation code 12−5
14DBPR violation code 14−5
14DBPR violation code 14−5
16DBPR violation code 16−5
16DBPR violation code 16−5
21DBPR violation code 21−5
21DBPR violation code 21−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5

Base deductions−145 pts

Oct 22

Routine Inspection

2 High6 Med16 Basic

24 total

18/100inspection score

−122 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (14)

−70 pts

12Employee not following handwash procedures−5
13Contaminated food not properly discarded−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14DBPR violation code 14−5
16DBPR violation code 16−5
21DBPR violation code 21−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5
24DBPR violation code 24−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2

Base deductions−122 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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