ISLAS CANARIAS REST
13695 SW 26 ST, Miami FL 33175 · (305)559-6666
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored under raw beef inside the walk in cooler. Employee placed raw pork on top.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook line employee touch face with gloves and immediately grab clean tongs. Coached employee on proper hand washing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush inside container of oil at the cook line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave door handle soiled.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile near dish machine in disrepair.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal hand bags stored next to dry canned goods and single service utensils near cook line. Operator removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near cook line. Operator mopped floor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles near cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located at the prep station soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler near cook line with soiled interior.
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans, tres leche made onsite with not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At the bar area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing drinks with no hair restraint
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer, and reach in freezer located in the kitchen line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled in the inside.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the window area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled inside located in the prep area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen area with standing water.
Stored food not covered. Observed sliced ham, beef, hamburgers patties not covered inside of the reach in cooler.. Employee covered products
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed lobster thawed at room temperature.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm Chlorine. Manager replaced solution, new solution 100 ppm chlorine.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout throughout kitchenarea.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic containers stored inside the cooked beef. Employee removed it.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at the sandwich station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line. Employee cleaned it
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed cooler shelving rusted at back cook line side cooler.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored under raw beef inside the walk in cooler. Employee placed raw pork on top.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the the time if the inspection by the 3 compartment sink.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a thermo stored above preparation table at the sandwich station. Employee removed it.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by the front line. Employee cleaned them. Also observed hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed cooler shelving rusted at back cook line side cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken stored inside the walk in cooler.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack eggs, then handled ham without washing his hands. Employee was coached to wash hands after cracking raw eggs.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch head and face after washing hands. Employee was coached how to wash hands properly.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed washed green peppers stored in soiled cardboard box in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed cooked lasagne portions stored under raw pork in walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw unwashed peppers stored over sliced prepped onions in walk in cooler. Also observed plantains stored under raw pork in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed fruit pulp stored under raw beef in walk in freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of preparation area. Employee removed from prep area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided license.
Door not nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed walk in freezer door still covered in protective wrapping.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on the floor by dish area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at front line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed cooler shelving rusted at back cook line side cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in double door low reach in cooler at back of cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on counter top at front cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar at coffee station not labeled.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw shell eggs over cooked veggies. In the reach in cooler located in front of the fryers at cook line observed raw chicken stored over cheese, manager placed chicken underneath it.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table at cook line observed cooked rice (117F - Hot Holding), as per cook for less than 4 hour, employee reheat food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment observed sink soiled with food debris.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in freezer observed raw pork in a container not stored 6 inches off the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior at cook line with grease accumulation.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler located at storage area interior soiled.
Stored food not covered. In the reach in cooler located at storage area across from walk in freezer observed roasted pork leg in a container not covered.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee changed task with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee changing task from touching outside of equipment and other un clean surfaces to food prep, discussed with operator.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator fixed during inspection
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quat sanitizer improper in all buckets, 0 ppm operator replaced them
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.