EL CRISTO RESTAURANT
1543 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33135 · 305.643.9992
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 143 seating throughout hotel and restaurant license says 54
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back patio bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back patio bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler : cooked pork not date marked, as per operator, prepared 3 days ago.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All employees missing the DOB, FRLA: Juan Giraldo Oscar Hernandez Lazaro Martinez Duani M. Emilio A. Ina U. Yoanda P. Marylin R. Michael G. Andrea C.
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around the condenser unit.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in on the flip top reach in cooler I front of the cook line
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. All hose bibs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back area, by the handwashing sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the floor by the entrance and on the unit/hose.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Table in front of the cookline by the steam table: Container with serving spoons in standing water 78F. Discussed with the operator the proper procedures, operator discarded the water.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Table in front of the cookline. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm). Operator made new solution, 100ppm.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in bread area. Operator turned on the valve.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 143 seating throughout hotel and restaurant license says 54
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.