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NUEVA SAN SALVADOR RESTAURANT #4

1147 NW 22 AVE, Miami FL 33125 · 786.553.5210

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 12 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2324043
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50+ droppings at shelves by storage. Observed approximately 25+ droppings under bags of flour at storage. Observed approximately 10+ droppings on top of cooking oil container by storage.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
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Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
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 some certificate for employees expired for Boris Amaya and Pedro Bonilla.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler empty in disrepair by storage. Observed reach in cooler drawers in disrepair at cook line.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
Basic/55-01-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed shelves by storage area.
Basic/14-25-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Show the remaining 9 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed by exit back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by mop sink area floor tiles in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed shelves rusted by cook line.
Basic/14-47-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by storage area. Observed hoods soiled at cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen door back exit door torn.
Basic/35B-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Screen in door torn/in poor repair back exit door. Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. By ware washing area and walk in freezer entrance.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar at front counter by coffee not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Aug 24, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 35 violations recorded, 10 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

10 High priority3 Intermediate22 Basic
Show 35 findings ▾
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching face and continued to cook food. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
High priority/12A-10-4/Warning
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored on prep table inside Nonfood-grade bags.
High priority/14-31-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw pork container stored over plastic bottles of milk containers stored inside walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-11-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef container stored over cooked pork container at walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
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 container stored over raw pork not commercially packaged at walk in freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6/Warning
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50+ droppings at shelves by storage. Observed approximately 25+ droppings under bags of flour at storage. Observed approximately 10+ droppings on top of cooking oil container by storage.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves cleaning and preparing food with same gloves by cook line.
High priority/12A-09-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (51F - Cold Holding) at prep table across cook line. As per cook closed and open cooler busy hours. Employee stored inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef soup (123F - Hot Holding); refried beans (130F - Hot Holding), as per manager prepared today less than 2 hours.
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm). Employee diluted with water, Recheck; Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk containers opened not dated at walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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 some certificate for employees expired for Boris Amaya and Pedro Bonilla.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Across three compartment sink.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above storage area a ceiling tiles soiled missing.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Dead rodent present. Observed one dead rodent stuck in a glue trap on top of shelves near bags of flour Maseca by storage.
Basic/35A-20-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler empty in disrepair by storage. Observed reach in cooler drawers in disrepair at cook line.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
Basic/55-01-4/Warning
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed shelves by storage area.
Basic/14-25-5/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed by exit back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed mop sink faucet missing near three compartment sink.
Basic/29-09-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by cook line and three compartment sink and by walk in coolers.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by mop sink area floor tiles in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw frozen meat stored on floor by freezer. Observed raw chicken container stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed shelves rusted by cook line.
Basic/14-47-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by storage area. Observed hoods soiled at cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen door back exit door torn.
Basic/35B-09-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed a container with raw chicken uncovered at walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked chicharon stored on prep table by reach in cooler thawing at room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. By ware washing area and walk in freezer entrance.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe at hand sink by kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of cooler by front counter.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar at front counter by coffee not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Feb 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed yuca at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Return visit Feb 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage by walk in cooler.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair by exit door at kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 10, 2026 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cook line with accumulation of grease at kitchen.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 10, 2026 · Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler across cook line.
Basic/05-09-4/Return visit Feb 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Stored food not covered. Observed yuca at walk in cooler not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Return visit Feb 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen.
Basic/21-12-4/Return visit Feb 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Dec 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Time Extended
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 food handler certificates for Pedro Bonilla,Jennifer Ayala, Niuska Lopez, Danella Hernandez and Glenda Villanueva expired 5/9/2025.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Admin Complaint
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage by walk in cooler.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair by exit door at kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Basic/10-20-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cook line with accumulation of grease at kitchen.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed yuca at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
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 food handler certificates for Pedro Bonilla,Jennifer Ayala, Niuska Lopez, Danella Hernandez and Glenda Villanueva expired 5/9/2025
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage by walk in cooler.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair by exit door at kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed behind 3 compartment sink.
Basic/10-17-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cook line with accumulation of grease at kitchen.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler across cook line.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed yuca at walk in cooler not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen.
Basic/21-12-4
Sep 10, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
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 food handler certificates for Pedro Bonilla,Jennifer Ayala, Niuska Lopez, Danella Hernandez and Glenda Villanueva expired 5/9/2025.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage by walk in cooler.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle in disrepair across cook line.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease by cook line.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair by exit door at kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Basic/10-20-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cook line with accumulation of grease at kitchen.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled at kitchen.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority5 Intermediate16 Basic
Show 25 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food without washing hands at cook line.
High priority/12A-27-4/Warning
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple task without removing gloves and washing hands at kitchen
High priority/12A-09-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); yuca (55F - Cold Holding); beef (55F - Cold Holding); refried beans (59F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per employee since previous day. Walk in cooler temperature is 65F.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); yuca (55F - Cold Holding); beef (55F - Cold Holding); refried beans (59F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per employee since previous day. Walk in cooler temperature is 65F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands on 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche on menu not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed No soap at handsink next to 3 compartment sink by entrance of kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
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 food handler certificates for Pedro Bonilla,Jennifer Ayala, Niuska Lopez, Danella Hernandez and Glenda Villanueva expired 5/9/2025.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage by walk in cooler.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle in disrepair across cook line.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease by cook line.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair by exit door at kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of Maduros not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Basic/10-20-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cook line with accumulation of grease at kitchen.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled at kitchen.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed beef stored at reach in cooler across cook line not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef stored on table thawing improperly. Instructed employee on proper method.
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located in back ware wash area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed prep table located near cook line with rusted shelves.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing sanitizer with no label. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in back prep area with water damage.
Basic/36-32-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with no door handles.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near cook line and inside walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near ware wash area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located at the cook line soiled. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located in dry storage with rusted shelves.
Basic/14-33-4
Stored food not covered. Observed steak and pork chops inside walk in cooler not covered. Operator placed lids immediately.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler with rusted shelves.
Basic/14-17-4
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator restocked.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap located at hand wash sink near mop sink. Operator restocked.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in back prep area with water damage.
Basic/36-32-5
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to cover tortillas near steam table.
Basic/21-05-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside walk in cooler / freezer.
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator placed sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across cook line with soiled gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation on shelves.
Basic/14-17-4
Feb 12, 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket across steam table soiled. Observed reach in cooler across cook line with soiled gasket.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 12, 2024 · Observed reach in cooler gasket across steam table soiled. Observed reach in cooler across cook line with soiled gasket. Time Extended
Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 12, 2024 · Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust accumulation across steam table.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 12, 2024 · Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust accumulation across steam table. Time Extended
Feb 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed male employee grab cooked plantains with bare hands near cook line.
High priority/09-01-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicharon with cheese mix (64F - Cold Holding); beans with cheese mix (57F - Cold Holding); chicharon with cheese and bean mix (59F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. As per operator, food was prepared last night 2/8/2024. Operator discarded products immediately.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicharon with cheese mix (64F - Cold Holding); beans with cheese mix (57F - Cold Holding); chicharon with cheese and bean mix (59F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. As per operator, food was prepared last night 2/8/2024. Operator discarded products immediately.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed male employee washing hands at three compartment sink. Coached employee to wash hands properly at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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 form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed frozen pork being thawed inside a bucket with water. Operator placed product under running water immediately.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bottle of drain cleaner at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Observed kitchen ladle and plastic containers inside hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed immediately.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cutting board across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket across cook line torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water around cook line and three compartment ware washing area.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor soiled with debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fish and meat products on floor inside walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two kitchen knives stored between wall and three compartment sink near kitchen area.
Basic/10-17-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket across steam table soiled. Observed reach in cooler across cook line with soiled gasket.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler near steam table soiled inside.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust accumulation across steam table.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed metal pan containers inside walk in cooler containing yuca, pork, shrimp and chicken not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth used to clean flat top grill at the cook line.
Basic/21-09-4/Warning
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator restocked.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards near kitchen prep line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs on oven door near cook line. Operator removed immediately.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
Basic/14-33-4
Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp and cooked ground beef inside walk in cooler with no lid. Operator put lid.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry near mop sink. Operator hung up mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth near steam table not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution. Operator discarded towel.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site

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