EL POINT MIAMI
866 NE 79 ST, Miami FL 33138
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed glass container with sugar next to coffee station not labeled. Manager labeled during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris, manager cleaned during inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind cooking equipment.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Employee provided during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Maribel, Josue, working over 60 days without Food handlers certification.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board soiled and with cut marks. Manager discarded during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease under cooking equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of green plantains being stored on the floor next to reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind cooking equipment.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation table. Manager cleaned cutting board properly during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water being stored on the floor next to reach in cooler. Managed removed and stored properly.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed decal expired 10-01-2024.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted next to service window, manager inverted during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils not inverted inside metal container, manager inverted during inspection.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed 10-31-24
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer next to frying station.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 860 NE 79 ST STE B, Miami — this licence has since moved.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two blenders blocking hand wash sink. Employee moved blenders hand sink unblocked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water at 90 F Employee turn on burner, to heat up utensils water.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 860 NE 79 ST STE B, Miami — this licence has since moved.
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided form during inspection.
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.