Nueva San Salvador Restaurant in Hialeah
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944 Hialeah Dr, Hialeah, FL 33010Nueva San Salvador Restaurant #1 in Hialeah has a troubling compliance record marked by persistently high violation rates and recurring critical violations. Across 26 inspections spanning nearly a decade, the facility accumulated 320 total violations, averaging 12.3 per inspection—more than double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in nearly every recent inspection, with employee health reporting, handwashing, chemical storage, and time-temperature control appearing repeatedly across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 documented 60 violations including five high-priority findings (toxic substance control, chemical storage, consumer advisory, and proper cooking temperatures) and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition, the most serious formal warning short of closure. Prior inspections on September 26 and January 28, 2025 each cited multiple high-priority employee health reporting and handwashing violations despite no further action dispositions. Chemical storage violations have been documented across at least five separate inspections since 2023. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure despite this sustained pattern of violations. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauge placement were noted in late 2017.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Nueva San Salvador Restaurant in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Nueva San Salvador Restaurant in Hialeah: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Nueva San Salvador Restaurant in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 2 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections38 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Nueva San Salvador Restaurant in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Nueva San Salvador Restaurant in Hialeah last inspected?
- Nueva San Salvador Restaurant #1 in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Nueva San Salvador Restaurant in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at Nueva San Salvador Restaurant #1 in Hialeah are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Nueva San Salvador Restaurant in Hialeah had?
- Nueva San Salvador Restaurant #1 in Hialeah has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Nueva San Salvador Restaurant in Hialeah find?
- Nueva San Salvador Restaurant #1 in Hialeah was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Nueva San Salvador Restaurant in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- No, Nueva San Salvador Restaurant #1 in Hialeah has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Nueva San Salvador Restaurant in Hialeah had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Nueva San Salvador Restaurant #1 in Hialeah has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Nueva San Salvador Restaurant in Hialeah operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Tania Restaurant (2017-2017).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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