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PUNTO CATRACHO

601 W PALM DR UNIT 119, Florida City FL 33034 · (786) 439-9847

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 3 visits since September 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2338495
Grade history
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ground beef (72F - Cooling) at flat grill. As per operator since the day prior.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food at reach in cooler. Operator stored products properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef, raw pork, raw chicken at reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-20-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ground beef (72F - Cooling) at flat grill. As per operator since the day prior.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (72F - Cooling) at flat grill. As per operator since the day prior.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in the triple sink. Coach employee.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed probe thermometer does not reach 41F.
Intermediate/05-03-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food employees raw marinated chicken at reach in cooler. As per operator since the day prior.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
Intermediate/16-08-4
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean equipments stored next to handwashing sink expose to splash.
Basic/24-27-4
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed at prep table near white chest freezer. Advised employee to stored but zapper properly.
Basic/35B-02-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, and rice at prep table across cook line.
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator via email.
Basic/51-13-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site

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.