EL PESCAITO
7441 NW 72 AVE, Medley FL 33166 · 305.885.7205
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired since October 1st, 2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired since October 1st, 2025.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum cup stored inside flour container in kitchen. Operator removed cup.
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 tuna inside bag in Walk in cooler. Operator removed tuna from bag.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimps thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Also, observed chicken thawing in standing water in kitchen. Operator put both products under running water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantain (45 F - Cold Holding); potatoes (45 F - Cold Holding) inside kitchen. As per Operator both products have been outside for 30 minutes. Operator stored products inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under and behind cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed fish containers stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed containers from floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimps thawing at room temperature on prep sink in kitchen. Operator started to prepare shrimps.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned thermometer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside cracker container in kitchen. Operator removed cup.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on right side of hood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by kitchen entrance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Employee cleaned probe thermometer.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fish stored inside thank you bags in Walk in freezer.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink with a temperature of least 85 degrees inside kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum container stored inside flour container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed container.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly.
No hot running water at mop sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed yuca container uncovered inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator covered container.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaged with food preparation and touched T-shirt and continued preparing food without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee was trained how to wash hands properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled microwave exterior on shelf over reach in cooler inside kitchen.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed RAW FISH CEVICHES not identified as raw items on digital Menu.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with table cleaner not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled spry bottle.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup stored inside salt container. Operator removed cup.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed potato boxes stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed boxes from floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching cooked fish inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. soiled microwave interior on shelf over reach in cooler inside kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by kitchen entrance. Also, observed soiled shelf inside Walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing at room temperature inside prep sink in kitchen. Operator placed fish inside Walk in cooler.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over sauces inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bags of shrimps and clams stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed bags.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed a potatoes bag stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on right side of hood.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored them faces down.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fish heads stored inside thank you bags.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans not date marked inside Walk in cooler. As per Operator desserts were cooked last Monday July 10th, 2023. Operator date marked them.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum container stored inside flour container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed container.
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 raw tuna inside reach in cooler. Operator cut bag.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed phone.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on right side of hood.
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.