EL ATLACATL
466 SW 17 AVE, Miami FL 33135 · (305)631-0081
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold-like growth on bread inside walk in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024009961 | Feb 19, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | $200 |
| 1--2019046905 | Jul 9, 2019 | Oct 22, 2019 | $200 |
| 1--2015040835 | Aug 12, 2015 | Oct 20, 2015 | $800 |
| 1--2015027265 | Jun 10, 2015 | Jul 7, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Vegetable walk in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above pumpkins. Discussed with the operator the proper storage of food and provided the handout for storage of food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and storage containers ( in the dry storage area and on a shelf above the small steam table.) soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. First walk in cooler by the hand washing sink: fan covers soiled.
Stored not covered inside a stand up reach in cooler by the walk in cooler. Multiple pair with cooked beef and pork not covered
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. kitchen floor.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Main cookline: a single gas burner not underneath the hood system.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 10/01/25. Establishment is open to the public.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above tamales.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in front of the cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen and back area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Kitchen, multiple tongs stored on the oven handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer door gaskets soiled.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed inside the kitchen: establishment added a single gas burner not underneath the hood system
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed operator provide two soiled probe thermometers. Observed employee cleaning the probe thermometer ps during the inspection.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk in freezer: raw chicken stored inside Thank you bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Stand up reach in cooler in by the walk in cooler: Raw beef stored above plantains. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk in cooler: in house alfredo sauce and marinara sauce dated 6/28. Discussed the with the operator the amount of days. Operator discarded the food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Walk in cooler: in house alfredo sauce and marinara sauce dated 6/28.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen: walk-in coolers and walk-in freezer shelves soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep area in the back: cutting board.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the sinks in the kitchen and the walk in freezer.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed Rosa Corca, Elida Martinez, Sonia Gaitan, and For Moreno all missing CFPM number.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Walk in cooler: bowl with no handle inside containers with cut cabbage slaw and black beans. Dry storage area: bowl with no handle inside a container with rice.
Equipment in poor repair. Beverage area: reach in cooler, gasket in disrepair
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the beverage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in coolers and the walk in freezers.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen area by the three compartment sink and in front of cook line.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the shelves and underneath the condensing unit
Light not functioning. All lights under the hood.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hand soap dispensers in the kitchen and by the walk in cooler soiled. All walk in cooler door gaskets and inside doors with slime
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed inside the kitchen: establishment added a single gas burner not underneath the hood system
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Stand up reach in cooler by the walk in cooler: Raw chicken stored above raw beef. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep area in the back: cutting board.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen, prep area.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. FRLA, training for Karla Moreno missing DOB and business name.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler next to the walk in freezer not working. Observed no TCS food stored inside the walk in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer: large pot with soup stored on the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler at the front counter.
Apr 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles at 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cutting boards in kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease in kitchen. Observed fans in walk in cooler soiled with dust.
Feb 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at dry storage area: 2 live flying insects resting on a container with white pepper, 2 live flying insects on bag of pasta, 3 live flying insects on cans of pineapple, 3 live flying insects on Goya season packets, 22 live flying insects on shelf all located in prep area front of walk in coolers, 4 live flying insects in front counter near juice bar.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle inside container of oil in kitchen, and inside container of flour in prep area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles at 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cutting boards in kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of old food debris in prep area, kitchen, walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Front counter: plastic bottles of water stored on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease in kitchen. Observed fans in walk in cooler soiled with dust.
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 34 violations recorded, 12 high priority.
12 High priority4 Intermediate18 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked shredded chicken (49 F - Cooling); As per employee, Shredded chicken was cooked the previous day.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked shredded chicken (49 F - Cooling). As per operator, was cooked the previous day.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold-like growth on bread inside walk in cooler.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at dry storage area: 2 live flying insects resting on a container with white pepper, 2 live flying insects on bag of pasta, 3 live flying insects on cans of pineapple, 3 live flying insects on Goya season packets, 22 live flying insects on shelf all located in prep area front of walk in coolers, 4 live flying insects in front counter near juice bar.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut limes stored in thank you bag 1 door reach in cooler at from counter.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license renewed during the time of the inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed a container of chimichurri inside walk in cooler with no date marking. As per employee, chimichurri was made 8 days ago.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs (51 F - Cold Holding. As per operator stored inside the walk in cooler overnight.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack raw egg shell and proceed to plate ready to eat chicken tamales. Employee was coached on proper glove change and hand washing procedures.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese (48 F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50 F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49 F - Cold Holding); chimichurri with fresh garlic (48 F). raw shell eggs (51 F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (48 F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50 F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49 F - Cold Holding); chimichurri with fresh garlic (48 F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (51 F - Cold Holding). As per operator, stored inside the walk in cooler over night.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen used as a dump sink and soiled with old food residue.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 1 manager and 3 employees with no certified manager present at establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels and hand wash sink near walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle inside container of oil in kitchen, and inside container of flour in prep area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles at 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted under prep table in kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature 49F - 51F.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cutting boards in kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor in front of walk in freezer door, 1 dead roach on floor behind garbage can in between prep tables in prep area, and 1 dead roach on floor at front counter near register. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in all reach in cooler in kitchen in poor repair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at cook line near 3 compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of old food debris in prep area, kitchen, walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Front counter: plastic bottles of water stored on the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas in between 3 compartment sink and wall.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease in kitchen. Observed fans in walk in cooler soiled with dust.
Open dumpster lid.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed raw yuca and raw beef stored on prep table next to hand wash sink exposed to splash due to missing splash guard.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the walk in cooler.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Front counter reach in cooler: flan not date marked, as per operator prepared 2 days ago. Discussed with the operator the proper methods, operator placed the dates 9/30 on all containers of flan.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer: container with raw beef stored on the floor underneath the shelves.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor, by the entrance.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a non-working deep fryer stored inside the kitchen and 1 deep fryer stored outside the back door.
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.