Hos Family
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, Hos Family has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 66, which Hos Family's 47 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with Clorox with no label.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container in rice and flour containers, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler and walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fried rice (42F - Cold Holding) no covered in walk in cooler, operator covered it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, msg, sugar containers with no label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor, soiled.
36-73-4
47
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw shrimp stored over raw tuna ready to eat, soy sauce and apple juice.
08A-05-6
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in the walk-in cooler an employee box pasteluitos not segregated from food served to the customers.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone stored on a clean plate above the prep cooler at cook line. Operator removed both the plate and cellular on site. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gas,et in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Repeat Violation**
21-02-4
61
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of the reach in cooler at cook line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the walk in cooler observed ham, cooked pork stored in thank you bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw chicken stored spicy meyo and other times of sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in the walk in freezer raw pork stored over cooked pork. Operator rearranged freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mo proof of employee food training available for Selvin, operator stated that employee has been working for over 60 days.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written procedures for time control not complete. Operator fished it on site. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between both prep coolers at cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of the reach in cooler at cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of the reach in cooler at cook line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler observed cooked rice stored in a plastic container not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On the 3 compartment drainboard observed raw pork raw shrimp thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
21-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on top of the cutting board at cook line.
21-09-4
35
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in the display case observed raw tuna (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); krab meat (46F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding), as per manager food placed in the cooler less for than 30 minutes. Instructed manager to add ice under containers and to monitor the unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in freezer observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp, manager placed raw chicken on the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee water bottle stored in the reach in cooler at cook line not segregated from food to be served to the public.
08B-49-4
Basic - 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 at cook line.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave At cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
64
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags with shrimp, chicken and pork at walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef change task without changing gloves or washing hands. Instructed chef to wash hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container with rice not labeled located at dry storage area.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container with cooked chicken and cooked rice not labeled at walk in cooler, as per chef it was cooked on previous day.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located behind register. Manager replenished paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice at preparation table with no handle, located across from walk in cooler. Manager removed bowl from rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed small oven located across from sushi station soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler located across from cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wiping cloth stored at preparation table at sushi station.
21-12-4
41
Jul 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located under shelving inside walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan covers inside walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at kitchen area.
14-17-4
86
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked noodles and bean sprouts on reach in cooler at 50F Cold Holding, according to manager items were placed in unit about 1 hour ago. Manager moved items to another reach in cooler to cool dawn. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at front counter spray bottle containing alcohol no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom and hand wash sink next to fryer. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted shelves under preparation tables at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside sugar and flour containers. Manager stored with handle upwards. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair Observed on back door.
35B-09-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hos Family last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hos Family on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hos Family?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hos Family.
How does Hos Family compare to other restaurants in Hialeah Gardens?
Hos Family most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah Gardens average of 66.
Has Hos Family's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hos Family have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hos Family means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Hos Family inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hos Family is inspected around two times per year on average.
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