EL FARO LATIN CAFE INC
5305 NW 79 AVE, Miami FL 33166 · 305.994.3276
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
MAR 24
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FEB 25
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JAN 26
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5 inspections within 20 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 raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler by cook line. Operator stored them correctly.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket stored inside HWS by kitchen back door. Operator removed bucket.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef container uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered container.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimps thawing in standing water in 3CS. Operator put shrimps under running water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table in kitchen. Operator stored towel in bucket with sanitizer.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container unlabeled on front counter. Operator labeled container.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and touching clean utensils without washing hands. Employee was trained how to wash hands properly. Employee washed hands and put gloves.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned thermometer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over raw empanadas inside reach in freezer in dry storage.
Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes bag stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed bag from floor.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed towel on oven handle. Operator discarded towel.
Stored food not covered. Observed meatballs, and pork containers uncovered inside reach in cooler by dry storage entrance. Operator covered containers.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking shell eggs and then handled clean plates in kitchen. Employee was trained on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed white rice stored on in thank you bags in reach in freezer by three compartment sink. Operator stored food in food graded bag.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by kitchen back door. Operator provided paper towel.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting boards stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed cutting boards from floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and wall by kitchen window. Operator removed knife.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong.
Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed soy sauce bottle unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice machine on front counter corner.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in freezer by 3CS. Operator removed cardboard.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed containers from floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tongs.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork chops thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Operator stored chops inside reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container on prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn stored in thank you bags on prep table inside kitchen. Also, observed food stored inside thank you bags in reach in freezer. Operator removed bag on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken and beef boxes stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed boxes from floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tong.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 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 chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler by cook line. Operator stored them correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed behind cook line by kitchen back entrance.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) under prep table inside kitchen. Operator added water and observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing towel inside hand wash sink at front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at front counter.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed them from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by cook line inside kitchen.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket with sanitizer stored by food on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored bucket correctly.
Stored food not covered. Observed shredded cooked beef not covered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered container.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container on shelf inside kitchen. Operator labeled it.
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.