NUEVA SAN SALVADOR #2
2500 NW 20 ST, Miami FL 33142
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw seafood inside walk in cooler. Operator placed products in correct order based on temperatures.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over yuca in reach in cooler at cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle stored in container of white rice in walk in cooler. Operator removed container.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining area showing water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in walk in cooler and around kitchen in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink being used as a dump sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep tables.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of oil on the floor next to cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers in front of cook line. Observed exterior of cook line soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk on freezer.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 commercially processed salmons in ROP completely thawed inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded onsite.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on prep table in kitchen area. Operator switched it out for a clean one onsite.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon in ROP completely thawed inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded salmon onsite.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in prep area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at the front counter next to register.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in cooler door and walk in cooler door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler door.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in freezer.
Apr 1, 2025□ 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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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen and in back of house.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler. Observed exterior of kitchen equipment with accumulation of grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe hands on clothes, then began to engage in food preparation.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on faucet for mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in kitchen. Operator had employee clean it. Observed soiled cutting boards, operator had them switched out. Observed soiled interior toaster near entrance to kitchen. Observed can opener soiled.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of dead insects in a control device. Operator cleaned it out immediately.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed heavily soiled cardboard throughout the kitchen floor.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth or easily cleanable in the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with accumulation of grease/dust like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks. Operator switched it out to a new cutting board.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen and in back of house.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed accumulation of garbage on the ground around dumpster.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to walls in the kitchen area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between equipment. Operator removed knives and placed them in 3compartment sink to be cleaned.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Operator had employee clean it immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler. Observed exterior of kitchen equipment with accumulation of grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler next to cook line with accumulation of soil residue/debris.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed food debris in sanitizing bucket and 3compartment sink. Operator dumped out dirty water, cleaned bucket and 3 compartment sink and put new sanitizing water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease/dust on walls throughout the kitchen area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed WC solution on floor. Operator placed it off the floor.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 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 shell eggs stored above raw seafood inside walk in cooler. Operator placed products in correct order based on temperatures.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (111F - Hot Holding) located at the steam table. As per operator, they were placed there about an hour ago. Operator began to reheat product.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine chemical test kit expired 12/01/23.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator restocked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen area soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two sets of tongs on top of fire suppression system at the cook line. Operator removed immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Jun 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over coleslaw in the walk-in cooler.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over cheese at the cook line. The manager moved the cheese to the walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager washed, rinsed, and sanitized the blade.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor. The manager put it on top of an empty container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two bags of plantains defrosting on a prep table. The manager moved the plantains to the walk-in cooler.
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.