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ALFARO'S

1604 SW 8 STREET, Miami FL 33135 · 305-643-2151

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2331668
Grade history
NOV 23
MAR 24
SEP 24
JUL 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Kitchen, stand up reach in cooler: Raw beef stored above whole limes. Discussed with the operator the proper storage aid food and provided the form for storage of food.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector discussed with the operator and provided the hand out for vomiting and diarrhea.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed with the operator. As per operator, inside the managers office, no access at this time.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. FRLA: Missing DOB: Carlos, Lester, Barbara, Magdiel Hector, Felix, Elvira, Julio G., Karina, Ariana. Inspector discussed with the operator.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
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Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed with the operator and provided and per the handout during the inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. FRLA: Aldo V., Yudelkis V., Ismary C., Ariana M., Julio G., Elvira P., Magdiel R., Karina G., Felix G., and Lester G. Missing DOB.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen, establishment using a grease portable fryer used to cook fries and croquettes.
/45-04-4
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Kitchen area.
Basic/22-20-5
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen, stand up reach in cooler, bottom shelf with food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Kitchen, bread stored inside garbage bags.
High priority/14-31-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Kitchen: axes of bottles water stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.