EL ALMACEN
17100 COLLINS AVE STE 116, Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160 · 305 607 3493
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 and emailed form to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink in ware wash area not accessible for employee use at all times due to metal rack stored inside sink. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Observed cases of water stored on stored on floor under oven and cases of oranges stored on floor behind front counter.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager added.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed crate of oranges stored on floor in kitchen area.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods greater than 41°F; ham and cheese sandwich (67F - Cold Holding); turkey and cheese sandwiches (65F - Cold Holding) All were located on front counter. As per manager food had only been for about 30 mins and is only kept at ambient temperature for 3 hours then discarded. No time marking.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen equipment being stored in hand washing sink. Advised manager and she removed.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed the following foods greater than 41°F; ham and cheese sandwich (67F - Cold Holding); turkey and cheese sandwiches (65F - Cold Holding) All were located on front counter. As per manager food had only been for about 30 mins and is only kept at ambient temperature for 3 hours then discarded. Discussed Time as of public health control and provided documentation.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in prep/ warewash area. Chef added.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Manager discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas on floor near back door. Manager instructed employee to move to shelf.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese croissants being stored at 64F - Cold Holding. Located on front counter. As per manager food had only been out for about 1 hour. Manager moved to reach in cooler.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Manager discarded.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As of 12/21/23.
Reach-in freezer interior soiled with accumulated residue.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of straws being stored on floor in kitchen area and case of cups being stored on floor in dry storage. Manager moved to shelf.
Apr 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Located on prep table and at ambient temperature of 71°F.
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 and emailed form to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located behind coffee machine station.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between prep tables in kitchen area. Chef removed.
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.