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EL NUEVO PROGRESENO.

1717 NW 17 AVE 2, Miami FL 33125 · 786-683-0076

Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats66
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2333165
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Form was provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

4 cases · $1,880

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2019019958Mar 5, 2019May 22, 2019$160
1--2017002723Jan 11, 2017Mar 16, 2017$800
1--2016002139Jan 12, 2016Feb 5, 2016$400
1--2015002912Dec 17, 2014Feb 18, 2015$520

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside handsink by front counter.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage but front counter.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage but front counter.
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ground beef at reach in cooler by front counter.
High priority/08A-05-6
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Rosa Padilla expired on 2-1-2024.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves ceviche not linked to consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage but front counter.
Basic/36-32-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); 2nd (Chlorine 100ppm);.
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in both restrooms men /women. Manager provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container with sugar next to coffee station not labeled. Employee labeled properly during inspection.
Intermediate/02D-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open personal bottle water on top preparation table next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign on restrooms, provided operator with handwashing handout during inspection.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed yellow wet wiping cloth on top of white cutting board at reach in cooler near cook line. Operator removed immediately.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid at time of inspection.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Form was provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Firm was provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per operator food was cooked 2 days ago.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board no longer cleanable at the front counter.
Basic/14-09-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Jan 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed in the back of the restaurant, hose attached
High priority/29-34-4/Return visit Jan 24, 2024 · Observed in the back of the restaurant, hose attached Time Extended
Jul 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jul 13, 2023 · Open dumpster lid. Time Extended

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.