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EXITO SALVADORENO

1837 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33135 · 786-218-0376

Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2301153
Grade history
MAY 24
JUL 24
JUL 25
JUL 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for vomiting and diarrhea.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority10 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chest Reach in freezer in front of the cookline: Fried chicharrones stored inside Thank you bag. Observed employee remove and placed inside a container with a lid.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for vomiting and diarrhea events.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Storage area: flip top reach in cooler cutting board mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator could not provide the Manager Certification for manager Juan.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not provide the chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees: Emerita and Silvia both employed over 6 months, as per operator.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Kitchen, stand-up reach in cooler: cooked beans not date marked. As per chef cooked 2 days ago. Operator labeled the beans.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. FRLA: Maribel Godoy, expired 07/04/25.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter: bottle with degreaser not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4
Equipment in poor repair. Stand up reach in cooler by the three compartment sink: door gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep area.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both Restrooms and front counter
Basic/31B-04-4
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Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Front container: 3 prescription medicine bottles stored on a table with bottles of salt and sugar.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Stand up reach in freezer in the dry storage area: Chicharrones stored inside thank you carry out bags.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Kitchen: stand up reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored above whole limes. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the flip- top reach in cooler inside the dry storage area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Men restroom. Operator placed paper inside the restroom.
Intermediate/32-11-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by the three compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the toilet seat missing in the Women restroom.
Basic/32-05-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the establishment underneath and behind equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men and women restroom and the front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Stand up reach in cooler: sauces and cooked chicken not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Kitchen: stand up reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored above salsa.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled orange stains.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. FRLA: Maribel Godoy, expired 06/10/22.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the dry storage area.
Basic/14-69-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen, throughout
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chest and stand up reach in freezers in the dry storage area: fried chicharrones and cut raw pork stored inside Thank you carry-out bags. Discussed with the operator the proper bag to stored food inside. Observed operator began to transfer the food to the proper gas.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in cooler in front of the cookline: Raw shell eggs stored above sauces. Discussed with the operator the proper storage of food and provided the handout.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Dry storage area: bag of onions stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Storage area: multiple bags of fried chicharrones stored inside Thank You carry out bags inside the stand up reach in freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Kitchen, in front
High priority/08A-05-6
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for vomiting and diarrhea.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on the prep table.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Front counter stand up reach in cooler: sauces. Discussed with operator the proper storage of food and provided the handout for food storage.
High priority/08A-05-6
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box front counter: chicken empanada (122F - Hot Holding). As per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection. Operator adjusted the temperature on the unit and discarded the two empanadas. Operator prepared more empanadas.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand washing sinks.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep area: employee cup of coffee without a lid on the prep.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most reach in coolers
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen RIC
Basic/14-33-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4
Stored food not covered. Observed Container of shredded cabbage not covered inside RIC.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic/21-09-4

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.