ISLA DEL ENCANTO
12850 SW 120 ST, Miami FL 33186 · 305-234-1754
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over raw octopus and tamales in walk in freezer.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment using chlorine to sanitize in dish machine without proper test strips.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed Josue hired less than 60 days without proof of reporting agreement. Reporting agreement was signed during time of inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Henry P. Working as server for four years without proof of employee training.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensils at server station to the left of coffee maker not inverted. Operator inverted during time of inspection.
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler to the right of fryer station. Employee discarded drink during time of inspection.
Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of tomato purée at dry storage area.
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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator started to set up triple sink.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over raw octopus and tamales in walk in freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting board inside hand wash sink at bar area. Operator removed cutting board from sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in hand sink at bar. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at bar.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor of walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation area across from cook line. Employee removed bottle from preparation table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag next to single service items on preparation table across from cook line. Employee removed bag from preparation table.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in hand wash sink at cook line area. Observed no hand washing sign in hand wash sink at ware wash area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on floor of walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed hand saw next to case of bananas in shelf below preparation table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork chops thawing at room temperature at prep area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking water at faucet hand wash sink at cook line.
Feb 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed restaurant being remodel, added space next to door, major renovation ongoing, no plan review available.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked chicken stored between raw fish and raw lobster tail at drawers reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (71 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table next to fryers. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Bucket (Quaternary + 400 ppm) at preparation table stored next to the salt. Operator added water to get 300 ppm and relocated the sanitizer bucket.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice with milk desert not properly date marked. As per operator from two days ago.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Hole in or other damage to wall next to exit door.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in use ice scoop stored on the top of ice machine. Operator sent the ice scoop to be cleaned.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed and spatula and knife stored between reach in cooler and fryers and steam table. The utensils were relocated.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed over dishwasher machine/preparation table.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front on the ice machine.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping stored at cutting board.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 5525 NW 2 AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Observed dishwasher handled dirty dishes,placed them in dish machine then handled clean sanitized plates from the dish machine at the other end without washing hands. Employee rewashed and sanitized plates.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the prep table.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored above flan located in the standing glass door reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent above prep counter,kitchen soiled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken and in disrepair,by the cookline.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
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.