EL CANTONES REST
11865 SW 26 ST E3, Miami FL 33175 · (305)559-8999
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
MAY 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on cardboard boxes near reach in cooler located before the kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020048197 | Oct 5, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans sprouts (62F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (66F - Cold Holding) at cook line ambient temperature, as per manager from 30 minutes prior.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside HWS.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, cooked pork, and cooked chicken inside WIC with no date marked, as per manager from previous day.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled.
May 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed 3CS cannot accommodate large cooking wok used for cooking.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen, food prep and ware wash areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed on ceiling in kitchen area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings tiles and vents soiled above kitchen area.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed for door gasket of walk in freezer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for exit screen door.
May 7, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority3 Intermediate18 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed accumulation of rust on five 2 lbs canned tomatoes in the kitchen area.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed soiled food containers and covers being used for ready to eat food inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed egg rolls, sweet and sour chicken, rice with no date markings.
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. Provided via email.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. PIC was unable to answer how calibrate probe thermometer.
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed 3CS cannot accommodate large cooking wok used for cooking.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of soil and grease on stove.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen, food prep and ware wash areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed on ceiling in kitchen area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings tiles and vents soiled above kitchen area.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed for door gasket of walk in freezer.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor condition door of walk freezer panel and walk in cooler door panel.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for exit screen door.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath shelves where reach in cooler and microwave are, under stove and ovens, under prep tables thru out the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw uncovered chicken on the floor next to exit door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observe soiled interior of all the ovens.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Confirmed with manager verbally through phone, must be available in establishment per request of customers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavily soiled door gaskets and door frame with black like substance on walk in cooler and freezer and reach in coolers. Observed soiled hood filters above stove. Observed soiled spray nozzle at ware wash area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed semi frozen raw chicken sitting in a sink basin thawing.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind 3 compartment sink and ware wash areas, wall where can opener and exit door is.
May 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 33 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority4 Intermediate22 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed accumulation of rust on five 2 lbs canned tomatoes in the kitchen area.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed soiled food containers and covers being used for ready to eat food inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed houseshold roach bait on shelf where bottle of lye water are stored by steam basin and another by oven and rice cooker.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed egg rolls, sweet and sour chicken, rice with no date markings.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on cardboard boxes near reach in cooler located before the kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken sitting on soy sauce bucket (48F - per operator, took out of cooler half an hour ago ). Operator placed in cooler to cool.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing two vacuum breakers for two hose bibs at mop sink near exit door.
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. Provided via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and with rust accumulation the can opener. Observed soiled container buckets of soy sauce stored next to walk in, accumulation of grease and debris on rice cooker. Observed soiled shelves housing soy sauces and other sauces underneath single service item shelf near exit door. Also shelves behind prep tables housing different food items and canned food, shelves housing food pans and food equipment above three compartment sink. Observed soiled shelves where microwave is housing food items and food equipment.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. PIC was unable to answer how calibrate probe thermometer.
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed 3CS cannot accommodate large cooking wok used for cooking.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of soil and grease on stove.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen, food prep and ware wash areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed on ceiling in kitchen area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings tiles and vents soiled above kitchen area.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed for door gasket of walk in freezer.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee wearing bracelet while cooking.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor condition door of walk freezer panel and walk in cooler door panel.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for exit screen door.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath shelves where reach in cooler and microwave are, under stove and ovens, under prep tables thru out the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw uncovered chicken on the floor next to exit door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observe soiled interior of all the ovens.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Confirmed with manager verbally through phone, must be available in establishment per request of customers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavily soiled door gaskets and door frame with black like substance on walk in cooler and freezer and reach in coolers. Observed soiled hood filters above stove. Observed soiled spray nozzle at ware wash area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe for reach in across of stove.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed single service items stored on soiled wooden shelf near exit door and stove.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed semi frozen raw chicken sitting in a sink basin thawing.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind 3 compartment sink and ware wash areas, wall where can opener and exit door is.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on prep table near 3 compartment sink.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Kitchen cook touching dirty clothes and then engaging in food preparation.
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.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
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.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer inside most kitchen coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Food debris on top of kitchen, work table shelves throughout the kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line cooler.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed Maintenance tools next to Food preparation, work table.
Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods not covered inside walk cooler.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut ham stored inside thank you bags at walk in freezer. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked vegetables spring rolls held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at walk in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the kitchen areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with marinade meat stored on the floor at walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of flip top reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut ham stored inside thank you bags at walk in freezer. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage, above the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. During the inspection employee put a cap.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. By the cooking line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line, and the 2 doors standing reach in cooler, located at preparation area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing raw fish and pork in standing water at three compartments sink. Employee removed items and placed them with running water.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, operator placed inside 3 compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fried rice stored inside walk in cooler no date marking, as per operator from 24 hours prior.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling at kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce container on floor at cook line, operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handles at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler soiled across cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed shrimps at walk in cooler not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed diced ham stored inside non food grade bag at walk in freezer.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at preparation area. As per operator, for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed items inside 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 rice (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator, since the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator, since the previous day. Observed rice (57F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per operator, for approximately 1 hour.
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. Printed and provided written procedures to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of sliding door reach in beverage cooler soiled with black substance and old food debris at server station.
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. Printed and provided operator employee health reporting agreement and employee signed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator, item was prepared 4 days prior.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven and reach in cooler handles soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above walk in freezer.
In-use scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed scoop stored inside soiled container. Operator took items to wash, rinse and sanitize.
Observed equipment stored inside mop sink.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed oven, rice cooker and pressure cooker at dining area. As per operator, equipment is no longer utilized.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth chlorine compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. Operator replenished solution with chlorine. Final reading, 100ppm.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. solid cutting boards.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Rib oven
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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