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ELSER

398 NE 5 ST, Miami FL 33132 · 786.271.9314

Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2338114
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High priority/12A-13-4
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High priority/12A-28-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over guacamole inside reach in cooler. Manager reorganized products.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed colander inside hand wash sink bar area.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
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.
High priority/12A-10-4
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
High priority/12A-09-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ribs cooked shrimp (105F - Hot Holding) located at cooked line, as per operator less than 20 minutes. Operator stored inside hot unit.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/11-07-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting board at Bar area. Operator removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Operator removed from the packaging during inspection.
Basic/06-09-1
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine 00 ppm at Bar area.
Basic/16-55-4
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook line area. Operator removed during inspection.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Bar area.
Basic/10-14-5
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located pool Bar area. Operator provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen.
Basic/36-37-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice machine located pool area front counter area. Operator removed during inspection.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-07-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4

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.