MEXICO 1810
1778 NW 36TH ST, Miami FL 33142
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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. Form provided via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022050209 | Aug 2, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | $400 |
| 1--2020013375 | Mar 6, 2020 | Jun 17, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed certificate for Alba Barahona expired 02/12/2026.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal items on shelf on top of preparation table in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area. Employees removed during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezers at back storage area.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach cooler in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Apr 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Apr 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation changing gloves without washing her hands properly. Coached employee on proper procedure. Employee washed hands properly before putting gloves on at the time of inspection.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction letter available.
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 chicken inside open plastic bag stored on top of raw french fries inside chest freezer at back storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chick stew (129F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Employee put it on top of stove to reheat during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
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. Observed certificate for Alba Barahona expired 02/12/2026.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal items on shelf on top of preparation table in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area. Employees removed during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on the floor next to flat top at kitchen area. Employee removed and stored under preparation table 6 inches above the floor at kitchen area during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezers at back storage area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster. Operator printed it and posted at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach cooler in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chorizo and fried beans uncovered inside reach in cooler in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Oct 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed chicken being stored above crema inside of reach in cooler. Operator placed them in proper rider onsite.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in coolers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Jun 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine by main beverage station.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on reach in cooler door next to 3 compartment sink. Observed door on reach in cooler in disrepair next to 3 compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler by kitchen area.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 to operator during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in kitchen used as dump sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at front service area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ceiling fans in dry storage room soiled with accumulated dust.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. The manager brought soap.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked rice.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front counter area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a plastic container with frozen chicken on a preparation table. The cook put the chicken in the reach in cooler.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw frozen chicken in a shopping bag in the chest freezer at the front counter area. The manager changed the bag to a food grade bag.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook rinse her gloved hands with water. The manager told her to change her gloves.
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. Form provided via email.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on a prep table across from the double door reach in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles on the floor at the back bar.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Dec 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Hole in or other damage to wall next reach in cooler by the service window at front counter
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.