NARCOBOLLO RESTAURANT
2557 NW 79 AVE, Miami FL 33122 · 5977722
Last inspected Jul 27, 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.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sour cream made onsite not date marked.
Food stored on floor. Observed cans of tomato cans stored on the storage area floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas not covered stored on the reach in freezer.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packets of ground beef being thawed out at room temperature.
Dec 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed coconut rice (57 F - Cold Holding) inside of the walk in cooler according to chef stored since yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coconut rice (57 F - Cold Holding) inside of the walk in cooler according to chef stored since yesterday.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer stop on 60°F at calibration.
Food stored on floor. Observed tostones, beef, stored in the walk in freezer floor.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed sour cream made onsite not labeled. Operator removed sour cream containers
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Scrambled eggs mixed (49 F - Cold Holding) stored inside of the walk in cooler since Saturday
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Scrambled eggs mixed (49 F - Cold Holding) stored inside of the walk in cooler since Saturday
Food stored on floor. Observed plantains stored on the walk in freezer floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water in the kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar, coffee containers not covered at the front counter area.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 10/21. Operator provided a new test kit
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed juices with no date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken on the walk in freezer floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed juices not labeled.
Jul 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the slicer located in the kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer gasket soiled.
Jul 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed kibbeh on non food grade bags inside of the reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Mondongo soup (59 F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (53 F - Cold Holding); White rice (69 F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked beef (54 F - Cold Holding); Sausage (55 F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella (59 F - Cold Holding); Beef (67 F - Cold Holding); milk (59 F - Cold Holding) stored inside of the walk in cooler according to operator since more than 2 days ago.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mondongo soup (59 F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (53 F - Cold Holding); White rice (69 F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked beef (54 F - Cold Holding); Sausage (55 F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella (59 F - Cold Holding); Beef (67 F - Cold Holding); milk (59 F - Cold Holding) stored inside of the walk in cooler according to operator since more than 2 days ago.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 58 F.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the slicer located in the kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 58 F
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas stored on the storage floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer gasket soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed ham croquettes no covered
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located in the prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas stored in the storage area floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed ham croquettes no covered inside of the reach in freezer. Chef covered croquettes.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Walk-in cooler/shelves with rust that has pitted the surface
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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 Sour cream, oat milk, caramel sauce prepared onsite with no date marked.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. In the kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted out.
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. coconut rice made yesterday(70 F - Cooling) Ajiaco soup made three days ago (52 F - Cooling); beef soup made yesterday (53 F - Cooling); Cooked beef cooked yesterday (53 F - Cooling )
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. coconut rice made yesterday(70 F - Cooling) Ajiaco soup made three days ago (52 F - Cooling); beef soup made yesterday (53 F - Cooling); Cooked beef cooked yesterday (53 F - Cooling )
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Sour cream, oat milk, caramel sauce prepared onsite with no date marked.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler unit running at 54 F
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. In the kitchen area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottle of water inside of the reach in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted out.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at the three compartment sink l
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with beans, sugar, peas no labeled.
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.