LA NUEVA SAN SALVADOR RESTAURANT
4601 W FLAGLER ST, Miami FL 33134 · 305.446.6241
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided while conducting the inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish being thawed in container with not running water. Operator took item to sink.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at cook line cooling properly. Operator moved items early in the morning and place them in the walk in cooler.
vents soiled with dust substance at walk in cooler.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Container at reach in cooler soiled.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of received time/temperature control for safety food.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pot lid stored on floor.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Kitchen.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed at reach in cooler several containers with food and cooked more than 24 hours without labels.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen cutting board for meat grooved.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen.
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate13 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. Employee at kitchen changed task and no hand washing.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
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. Provided while conducting the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Sauce containers soiled at cook line.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. For hand wash sink located at dishwashing area.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets for all units at kitchen.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed several utensils damaged and wrapped in tape.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At walk in cooler.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor soiled under cooking equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box with vegetables stored on walk in cooler floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters soiled at hood.
Open dumpster lid.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. RIC at front counter.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area at dishwashing area.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and filters in the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at kitchen. At the time of the inspection no food stored inside.
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.