EL ATLAKAT RESTAURANT
9425 SW 40 ST, Miami FL 33165
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (120F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at front line. As per employee for 2 hours.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018014957 | Feb 16, 2018 | Apr 23, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (103F - Hot Holding) at the steam prep table. As per operator, product has been there for about an hour. Operator began to reheat to correct parameters.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on black microwave exterior in kitchen area. Operator wiped down microwave.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed aluminum pans with water accumulation on outer rim at the dry rack area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor near cook line area. Operator removed.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs store on top of raw fish on reach in cooler across cook line.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed some raw items on the menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal food. Operator corrected.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with cut marks at the prep table. Operator discarded and placed a new one.
Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Observed wiping cloths used for occasional spills on salsa station. Operator removed and placed in a sanitizer solution.
Nov 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed clear spray bottle containing degreaser on shelf next to sauces and oils. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand wash station located next to coffee prep area.
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. Observed employee training for Maria Castillo, Merling Luna, and Intel Hernandez.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing degreaser stored next to sauces and oils not labeled. Operator removed and labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside bin of rice at the dry storage area used to scoop product. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed several reach in cooler located across the cook line and prep area with soiled door handles.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed two blue plastic lids inside walk in cooler cracked. Operator discarded immediately and placed new lids to cover products.
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 inside flour bin at the dry storage area touching product. Operator removed scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed aluminum pan with kitchen utensils stored inside standing water at 105F. Operator discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles of oil located across the cook line not labeled. Operator labeled.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers stored on top of the three container
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled.
Nov 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 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 CHICKEN TAMALE (48F - Cooling) at walk-in cooler as per date marking, item was made three days prior.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a carton of liquid eggs stored over cheese, located at walk-in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed BEANS PORK CHEESE filling (48F - Cold Holding); REFRIED BEANS (45F - Cold Holding); CHORIZO (45F - Cold Holding) at drawers across from stove. As per employee, items were left in drawers overnight. Observed CHICKEN TAMALE (48F - Cooling) at walk-in cooler as per date marking, item was made three days prior. Observed; COLESLAW (46-49F - Cooling) at walk-in cooler, as per date marking. Items were made three days prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed BEANS PORK CHEESE filling (48F - Cold Holding); REFRIED BEANS (45F - Cold Holding); CHORIZO (45F - Cold Holding) at drawers across from stove. As per employee, items were left in drawers overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed; COLESLAW (46-49F - Cooling) at walk-in cooler, as per date marking. Items were made three days prior.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour. Not properly labeled.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 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 tomato sauce (59F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, product was prepared on the previous night.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed tomato sauce (59F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, product was prepared on the previous night. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers across from stove. As per employees, product inside cooler since the previous night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers across from stove. As per employees, product inside cooler since the previous night. Repair technician began assessing cooler during inspection.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine solution at 200 plus ppm.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal shaker cups not inverted at beverage station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked plastic buckets and metal pot stored wet at dry storage room.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambi thermometer inside reach in cooler at beverage station containing milk.
Stored food not covered. Observed tray of coconut desert not covered at walk in freezer.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed wooden spoons stored near ware washing area in disrepair.
Sep 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup ice in the walk in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Employee primed line. Final reading 100ppm.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (120F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at front line. As per employee for 2 hours.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over coleslaw at walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (48F - Cold holding); raw salmon (53F - Cold holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold holding); raw beef (48F - Cold holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) located in reach in cooler drawers at cook line, as per employee for 4 hours. Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (73F - Hot Holding); rice (120F - Hot Holding) at front line. As per employee for 2 hours. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed raw salmon stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Coached manager on proper handling procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (48F - Cold holding); raw salmon (53F - Cold holding);; raw shrimp (51F - Cold holding); raw beef (48F - Cold holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) located in reach in cooler drawers at cook line, as per employee for 4 hours. Observed coleslaw (73F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at kitchen entrance. As per manager for approximately 3 hours. Advised manager to submerge containers in ice.
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
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. Manager printed and some employees signed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle inside of bucket of rice located by the cook line.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed raw salmon stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Coached manager on proper handling procedures.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of food stored on the floor located in the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup ice in the walk in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside of reach in cooler drawers located by the cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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