NUEVO ARROYITO
2325 NW 27 AVE, Miami FL 33142 · 7862858510
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice tomato on top of the prep table for less than 2 hours as per operator. Operator placed item inside reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over shrimp inside reach in freezer. Operator placed in proper order onsite.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels onsite.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed gallo pinto with no date marking inside reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents throughout establishment.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave. Operator cleaned onsite.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 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. Observed employee cleaning 3 compartment sink, to then go handle food on cook line. Coached operator on proper handwashing. Operator washed hands onsite.
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 pork over beef inside reach in freezer in back room.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at faucet next to mop sink that is being used with water hose.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed gallo pinto and beans inside reach in cooler with no date marking.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board on prep table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of the front door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout establishment.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil on the floor next to cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave next to register.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink by front counter, and mens restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on placed on top of prep table after use.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with sauces/liquids in them and no labels.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed peptobismol stored inside reach in cooler door by bar area.
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 frozen beef not commercially packaged over frozen yuca that was commercially packaged inside reach in freezer at back storage area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed car oil like substance above reach in cooler by the back seating area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp and cooked yuca with no date mark inside reach in cooler by cook line.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not completely self closing.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed nonabsorbent ceiling in lobby by back entrance where the reach-in units are.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair throughout the whole establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer by the back entrance lobby.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler by bar area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwash sink by bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled microwave in kitchen area.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood not properly sealed being used as dry storage by back entrance reach in coolers area.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice tomato on top of the prep table for less than 2 hours as per operator. Operator placed item inside reach in cooler.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed old tags not maintained in the restaurant, as per operator, he threw them all away.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shrimp and noodles prepped on more than 24 hours as per operator with no date label.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food containers not covered.
Aug 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed clam tags not date marked with last sale.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clam tags not date marked with last sale.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in dining area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles with water damage.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single serve articles not inverted. In storage area in top of reach in cooler.
Jun 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority8 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed manager crack shell eggs and then handle single service articles without washing hands. Manager was informed he needed to wash hands in hand sink after cracking eggs. Manager washed hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed while fish inside reach in freezer in thank you bags. Also raw chicken in thank you bags. Also cooked rice and herbs in thank you bags in different reach in coolers. Manager was informed he needs to change all the bags.
Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. Observed a bag of clams without tag at reach in freezer in storage area. Operator was informed has a stop sale due to tag missing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cooked rice and beans in standing reach in cooler in storage area. Operator was informed he needed to relocate product. Operator relocated pork to bottom shelf
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 beef stored over raw pork, and raw chicken over raw fish over raw shrimp and octopus in standing reach in freezer. Operator relocated some products.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed a bag of clams without tag at reach in freezer in storage area. Operator was informed has a stop sale due to tag missing.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine +200 ppm) Operator start to add water to get 100 ppm
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed clam tags not date marked with last sale.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clam tags not date marked with last sale.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed manager wash hands in 3 compartment sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment offers ceviche that is not identified on the menu.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed a bag of clams without tag at reach in freezer in storage area. Operator was informed has a stop sale due to tag missing.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The consumer advisory was provided and posted.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, cooked beans, cooked potatoes, not date marked. As per operator prepared for more than 24 hours. Manager was informed to date mark products.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve shut off to hand sink. Manager turned on hot water valve line. Final temperature 109 F.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in dining area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles with water damage.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handles touching rice and flour inside of containers.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed plumbing under mop sink in disrepair leaking water.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single serve articles not inverted. In storage area in top of reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw pork in a container not covered in reach in cooler at storage area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink faucet leaking hot water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice and flour not identified by common name at prep shelf.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over tomatoes in the upright refrigerator at the cook line.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Ceviche on the menu in four different lines. As per the manager it's cooked in lemon juice.
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. Form provided.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory provided via email.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the seafood freezer in the dining room
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container of cooking oil on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in the storage room.
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bag
Ceiling tile missing in lobby area near bar and reach in freezer in lobby area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reach-in Freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
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.