EL CEIBENO RESTAURANT
2795 NW 17 AVE, Miami FL 33142 · 786.291.7714
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 36 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored above fish inside reach in cooler by cook line. Operator placed them in proper location onsite.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook scratch arms and continue working cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels onsite.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents throughout establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3CS with chlorine sanitizer at 400ppm. Operator diluted sanitizer onsite to 100PPM.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored above fish inside reach in cooler by cook line. Operator placed them in proper location onsite.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink. Operator placed onsite.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents throughout kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of rear exit door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezers.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on both reach in coolers and reach in freezers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler by cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed pico de gallo not covered inside reach in cooler. Operator placed cover onsite.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket. Operator hung to dry onsite.
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple holes in the ceiling in dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed plantains in a container on the floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer by dry storage area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light and light shield in disrepair in the dry storage area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on multiple reach in coolers and reach in freezers both in the cook line area and dry storage area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottles and coke cans inside of reach in cooler by the entrance of dry storage.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen area by the cook line.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood being used to store food in the dry storage area.
Mar 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate19 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 beef stored over raw Fish inside walk in cooler. Coached manager on proper way to store foods. Manager placed them in proper locations.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding).As per manager food was prepped this morning less than 4 hours. Manager moved all items and placed into walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed inside men's restroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinated beef with old date marked on it inside reach in cooler by cook line. As per Manager, food was prepared the day before and placed the correct date.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside the cooked beef at the reach in cooler in front of cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple holes in the ceiling in dry storage area.
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 reach in cooler in disrepair on the side of the cook line. Observed Pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding). As per manager food was prepped this morning less than 4 hours. Manager moved all items and placed into walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair inside of reach in cooler by cook line, walk in cooler, and reach in freezer by dry storage. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair on the side of the cook line. Observed Pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding). As per manager food was prepped this morning less than 4 hours. Manager moved all items and placed into walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door that leads to the exterior of establishment by the dry storage area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sauce used for cooking and marinated onions stored in walk in cooler on a piece of wood that is not 6 inches off the ground.
Food stored on floor. Observed plantains in a container on the floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer by dry storage area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light and light shield in disrepair in the dry storage area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler where the vegetables are held.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in handwashing sink by the bar area, and inside the men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on multiple reach in coolers and reach in freezers both in the cook line area and dry storage area.
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed the lids.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottles and coke cans inside of reach in cooler by the entrance of dry storage.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed excessive rust on shelves inside of reach n cooler by the cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered beef stored inside reach in cooler by cook line. Manager placed cover immediately.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen area by the cook line.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood being used to store food in the dry storage area.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine chemical test kit expired 06/24.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine located at the front counter with soiled interior.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small white cup used as a scoop inside bin of seasoning.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior and door handle of microwave with soil accumulation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe kitchen tongs and spatula in standing water at 104F at the cook line. Operator discarded.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip container at the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the prep station. Observed walk in cooler vent soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on blue cutting board at prep table not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator discarded.
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a glass container of sugar.
Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different foods on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a tong on the oven door. The cook removed the tong.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knives in a pan with a water temperature of 88°F. The cook discarded the water.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in both restrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a can of V8 in the walk-in cooler. The manager discarded it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a glass jar with sugar not labeled. The manager labeled it.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (110F - Hot Holding) as per the cook the rice was cooked approximately an hour ago. It appears the rice cooker doesn't work properly on maintaining the rice hot. The owner moved the rice to a large pan and placed it on the stove top.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
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. Form provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's restroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler gasket torn.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on a preparation reach in cooler lid that doesn't open. The cook removed the knives.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler across from the cook top.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open can on the walk-in cooler shelf.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the triple door refrigerator next to the mop sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken in a large pan with water. The owner moved the chicken to a large prep sink and ran cold water on the chicken.
Dec 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit across from cook line and cold holding unit across front walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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