EL ZAPO ENAMORADO
2280 NW 20 ST, Miami FL 33142 · 786.308.6083
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over u washed oranges in reach in cooler at front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in men's restroom showing water damage.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink at bar.
Met inspection standards. 3 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 soiled cutting board on prep table in kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep table in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall inside men's restroom.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test strips with expiration date of 09/24.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside women's restroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and cooked beef held inside reach in cooler with no date marking.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in disrepair above seating area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled above seating area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler and reach in freezer on kitchen area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in kitchen area next to ovens.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tomatoes stored in non food grade bags in front reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed cook line soiled with accumulated grease.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook dropped a spatula on the floor picked it up, removed her gloves and put on new gloves no hand washing.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the front counter.
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 provided via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pitcher of water in the hand washing sink by the front counter. The owner moved the pitcher.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
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.