EL FLORIDITA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
2411 SW 147 AVE, Miami FL 33185 · 305-389-3231
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at cook line, manager replaced and final reading is Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside HWS at fish display area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some training expired on 08-2026.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups with no handle inside cheese container at cook line.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside WiC.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer curtains.
Stored food not covered. Observed lobster inside WIF not covered.
May 11, 2026Inspection 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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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink located in the dishwasher area block by storage cart, and dishes inside of the hand sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans prepared onsite not properly date marked. Manager put date on flans.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of calamari in the floor walk in freezer. Employee removed boxes from the floor to the prep area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed back area oven soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas, croquettes not covered inside of the prep area reach in freezer.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing sink used as a dump sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cream brûlée, flan prepared onsite with not date marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Yubran Alegria 04/02/25
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 mahi mahi inside of the walk in cooler in 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. Operator took fish from bag
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On walk in freezer with ice buildup
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside of the bar ice bin. Manager took scoop.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas, cheese croquettes not covered inside of the reach in freezer. Employee covered products
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed beans, rice containers not labeled.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over fish dip container stored inside the walk in cooler. During the inspection operator removed item and placed it correctly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching raw fish and then handling clean kitchen utensils without changing gloves. Discussed and coached employees in proper methods. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at dishwasher area, and bar area. During the inspection operator provided paper towel rolls.
No soap provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area. During the callback inspection operator provided soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup salt container at prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents rusted and ceiling tiles soiled, located at main kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed black bowls stored not inverted at service line. During the inspection operator removed items and placed the correctly.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs stored on oven door handle, located near the orange juice machine. During the inspection operator removed items.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 2 doors reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors reach in freezer interior soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, throughout the cooking line.
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside ham container at reach in cooler at prep area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at bar blocked, operator moved obstruction, also back prep sink was being used as a dump sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Back prep cook line oven
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved 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.