EL FLORIDITA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
13501 SW 136 ST, Miami FL 33186 · 786-218-2827
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: cooked black beans,as per operator from yesterday. (50F - Cooling)
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler to the right of walk in freezer 4 loins of mahi mahi in ROP packaging stating that it must be removed from packaging before defrosting. Operator discarded product.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pudding and flan prepared on site as per operator more than 24 hours with no date marking.
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 in walk in cooler to the right of walk in freezer 4 loins of mahi mahi in ROP packaging stating that it must be removed from packaging before defrosting. Operator discarded product.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food with gold bracelet and watch on. Employee removed jewelry during time of inspection.
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board in window service area.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine, retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm)
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator changed sanitizer container. Retest Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm).
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauce inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (69F - Cold Holding) on prep table next to cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added for rapid cooling.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at waiter station. Operator removed the scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at prep station. Operator printed out poster and posted at hand sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp (frozen) thawing at room temperature next to triple sink. Opera begin food preparation.
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw fish stored on floor in back of walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer on floor
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature near triple sink. Operator placed product inside walk in cooler.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed pot of uncovered rice stored under soap dispenser at hand sink. Operator covered rice
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled at cook line and container of sugar not labeled next to drink machines near office door
Nov 14, 2024Inspection 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 at entrance of walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on floor at cook line. Operator removed and placed onto lower shelves.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of various oils not labeled at cook line.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked pasta located in the prep reach in cooler opposite stove.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ware washing area,prep area.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler: cooked black beans,as per operator from yesterday. (50F - Cooling)
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: cooked black beans,as per operator from yesterday. (50F - Cooling)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked black beans cooling in the walk-in cooler from the previous day tightly covered and packed too deep.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled with encrusted food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available at the time of the inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Observed at the front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing sauces,dressings. Observed for the sugar container by the coffee station.
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.