EL SITIO BAR AND GRILL
10648-50 FONTAINEBLEAU BLVD, Miami FL 33172 · 786-283-2165
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at kitchen prep table, as per chef for less than an hour, chef prepared ice bath and stored eggs inside at 36°F.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb at patio side wall area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu not linking products served under cooked to consumer advisory.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves in reach in cooler rusted.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed cooking at rear side door kitchen prep area.
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Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed hood fan over cooling unit not screened.
Apr 21, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb at patio side wall area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu not linking products served under cooked to consumer advisory.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves in reach in cooler rusted.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen soup made on premised not date marked, as per chef two days old.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed cooking at rear side door kitchen prep area.
Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed hood fan over cooling unit not screened.
Feb 18, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb at patio side wall area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu not linking products served under cooked to consumer advisory.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves in reach in cooler rusted.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed cooking at rear side door kitchen prep area.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed hood fan over cooling unit not screened.
Feb 10, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb at patio side wall area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu not linking products served under cooked to consumer advisory.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and sanitizer buckets and not test kit available.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves in reach in cooler rusted.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen soup made on premised not date marked, as per chef two days old.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed cooking at rear side door kitchen prep area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind kitchen equipment.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed hood fan over cooling unit not screened.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooks utensils stored food contact first at kitchen prep table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind cooking line area.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee engaged in foo preparation changing gloves not washing hands, coached staff on proper handwashing procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (49F - Cold Holding) at Flip Top, as per kitchen manager less than 3 hours, staff placed bag of ice for rapid cooling... Observed Gouda cheese (74F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler storage area, as per kitchen staff left outside to be shredded and return to the unit, requested staff to placed in reach in freezer for faster cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the outside patio area
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not test kit an available for chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and quad sanitizer 3 compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit by kitchen area
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed over storage area two exhaust vents not screened.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind dishwasher/3 compartment sink area., also behind kitchen cooking line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb at the outside terrace area and not vacuum breaker installed.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at 0PPM, manager provided a new gallons, primed retested at 50PPM
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at kitchen prep table, as per chef for less than an hour, chef prepared ice bath and stored eggs inside at 36°F.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed dumped food at terrace hose Bibb connection.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on the cook line wearing a wrist watch, manager was coached in regard to the jewelry wearing by state laws.
Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Observed chef cutting beef/ chicken and vegetables in the same cutting board without washing and sanitizer. Chef was coached in regards to cross contamination with different food products.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.observed tong stored on rack next to fry station.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two bags of mixes seafood thawing at room temperature, product still semi frozen, manager relocated to reach-in cooler.
Dec 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb at the outside terrace area and not vacuum breaker installed.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed not mop sink available, no plans on file.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed not mop sink available at the establishment.
Oct 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork stored inside thank you bags at standing reach in freezer. Staff removed pork and placed it in clear plastic bags.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef handling dirty equip and dishes and then handling ready to eat food. Chef was instructed to wash hands and change gloves, chef disposed gloves, washed hands and place a new pair of gloves.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb at the outside terrace area and not vacuum breaker installed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer buckets inside handwashing sink at kitchen area. Staff removed the bucket.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed not mop sink available, no plans on file.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispensers unable to dispenser towels at handwashing sink at kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine/ bin with a substance like mold.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with not handle inside rice cooker at kitchen area. Staff removed the bowl.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed not mop sink available at the establishment.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation tables.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer chlorine solution at 10 ppm. Staff added more chlorine, tested at 100 ppm
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under prep table reach in cooler marinated chicken (51F - Cold Holding); marinated beef (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator the marinated chicken and beef were done less than four hours prior. Products were removed and placed inside another reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bleach bottle inside kitchen area by 3CS.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not correctly stored inside kitchen area. Operator removed mop.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing different sauces not labeled with product contents.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms.
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.