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EL CRISTO RESTAURANT

1543 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33135 · 305.643.9992

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats54
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2321032
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
AUG 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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
Basic/51-09-4/Repeat Violation
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back patio bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back patio bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-10-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around the condenser unit.
Basic/14-69-4
The state's own report →
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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
Intermediate/22-02-4
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. All hose bibs.
High priority/29-34-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back area, by the handwashing sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the floor by the entrance and on the unit/hose.
Basic/14-69-4
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.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-07-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
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
Basic/51-09-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Sep 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.