EL FLORIDITA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
8393 BIRD RD, Miami FL 33155 · (305)887-1500
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as a scoop inside bin of seasoning in kitchen area. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle with food debris and soiled exterior in kitchen prep area. Operator wiped down.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located in cafeteria prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wiping cloths on top of cutting board in kitchen area not stored in sanitizer solution. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar in cafeteria coffee prep area with no label. Operator labeled.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of degreaser located near ware washing station with no label. Operator labeled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave next to back cook line with food debris on door handle. Operator wiped down.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed frozen commercially packaged mahi mahi inside walk in cooler being thawed while inside packaging. As per chef, the product was recently placed there about half an hour ago. Operator removed product from packaging.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of cutting board at prep table. Operator removed immediately.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket of sanitizing solution on floor near prep table. Operator removed from floor immediately.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottle of oil not labeled at the cook line. Operator labeled.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths on cutting board located across the cook line. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles containing oil located across the cook line with no label. Operator labeled immediately.
Dec 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observe preparation cooler at cook line, next to the steam table at 58F, not maintaining minimum cold holding temperature.
Dec 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the prep cooler located at cook lune next to the steam table raw fish (53F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding); beans sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding), chef stated food was stored in unit since the night before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the prep cooler located at cook lune next to the steam table raw fish (53F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding); beans sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding), chef stated food was stored in unit since the night before. Instructed Employee to discard food. Observed also in the same prep cooler raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (47F - Cold Holding), chef stated she had just transferred food items from walk in cooler less than one hour ago. Employee stated to transferred food back to the walk in cooler to rapidly cool down.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Petroleum Jelly stored in the reach in cooler located at cook line. Employee removed it on site.
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. Observe preparation cooler at cook line, next to the steam table at 58F, not maintaining minimum cold holding temperature.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 10 lbs of raw fish thawing in ROP in the walk in cooler, raw fish was still frozen, manager stated that the employee had just taken it out to the walk in cooler to thaw. Employee removed all the fish from the ROP packaged during the inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven with grease buildup, located at cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler located at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over empanadas at 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 milk (48F - Cold Holding) at single door preparation cooler at cafe area. As per employee, since the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (60F - Cold Holding) over ice at cook line. As per employee, for 25 minutes. Employee added ice to surrounding container. Discussed time as a public health control with manager and provided written procedures. Observed milk (48F - Cold Holding) at single door preparation cooler at cafe area. As per employee, since the previous day.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of bleach stored on shelf with single service cups and lids at dry storage area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at cafe area. Employee removed item.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Observed No soap provided at handwash sink at hand sink at cook line area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked egg frittatas and black beans not date marked at walk in cooler. As per employee, products were prepared on the previous day.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside container of sugar at cook line. Employee removed item.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed grill brush stored inside perforated container on floor. Employee placed item on shelf.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groves cutting board at cook line and.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on preparation table at back preparation area. Employee removed phone.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at walk in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at preparation cooler across from fryers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at servers station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall mounted fan soiled at back preparation area.
Observed Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at exit door near walk in cooler.
Observed Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located at back preparation area.
Observed Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed glass door reach in cooler shelves soiled with black substance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table at back preparation area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in floor at ware washing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and sugar not identified at dry storage area and cafe area.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (74F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per cook, for 15 minutes. employee submerged container in ice. Observed milk (74F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at fry station. As per employee, less than 1 hour.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with stains across from fryer area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink At cafe area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed plastic container of flour with cracks at fryer area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door near walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of potatoes stored on floor at kitchen. Employee removed containers from floor. Observed bag on onions stored on floor at kitchen.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. Employee took solution to replenish with chlorine.
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to prep area.
Nov 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Manager arranged tags in order at time of inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser in dish pit not labeled. Employee labeled at time of inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to prep area.
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.