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OLANCHO CAFE

16435 NE 15 AVE, Miami FL 33162

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2331187
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding 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. Printed form for operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $480

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2021045928Jul 29, 2021Mar 16, 2022$320
1--2022002100Oct 20, 2021Feb 18, 2022$160

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Thank you bag touching the cooked rice on top of the stove. Operator removed.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over unwashed produce.
High priority/08A-04-5
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. Printed form for operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front counter handwashing sink blocked by trashcan.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed form for operator.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone on top of prep equipment. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Basic/14-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulated grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Standing water in bottom of the 2 door reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container in the kitchen with no name label. Observed sugar container next to the coffee machine with no name label. Operator place names.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Observed raw beef over washed vegetables in the reach in cooler of the kitchen.
High priority/08A-04-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the white reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6
Jul 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in the reach in freezer torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 30, 2025 · Observed gaskets in the reach in freezer torn. Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 30, 2025 · Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Time Extended
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell egg (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the 2 door metal reach in cooler, as per operator the door opens and closes every time. Advise operator to keep door closed as much as possible.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by trashed can by the coffee station.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in a spray bottle with no name label.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
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 reach in cooler with amibent temperature of 54F. Waited 15 minutes 2nd temperature was 46F.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in the reach in freezer torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with just Clorox on the 3 compartment sink with no name label.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef soup (127F - Hot Holding); red beans purée (115F - Hot Holding) stored on the flat top for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Operator reheated items.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the handwashing sink, operator placed new roll.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the 2 door reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Utensils in poor condition. Observed knife wrap with tape by the coffee maker. Operator discarded knife.
Basic/14-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Stand up reach in cooler by the cookline: raw chicken and raw beef stored above whole limes and plantains.
High priority/08A-04-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the cookline.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. By the cookline.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ice buildup in all chest reach-in freezers.
Basic/14-69-4
Utensils in poor condition. By the coffee machine: knife with duct tape wrapped around the handle.
Basic/14-12-4
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 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 chicken and raw beef over vegetables in the reach in cooler. Provided storage handout.
High priority/08A-20-5
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 cracked shelled eggs in a container. Operator discarded approximately 20 raw shelled eggs.
High priority/01B-14-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed consumer advisory not identified with eggs cooked to customer liking, and carne asada. Operator made corrections on the menu during the inspection.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Operator placed new bottle.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed raw beef container broken stored inside the reach in cooler.
Basic/14-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall above the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor behind deep reach in freezer soiled and under the shelves in the storage room soiled.
Basic/36-10-4

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.