RESTAURANT EL HONDURENO
2395 NW 36 ST, Miami FL 33142 · (305)638-1393
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Form provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a medicine bottle stored on prep table.
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 employee scratching her forehead no handwash. Coached employee on proper handwash.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over beef inside reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink being used as a dump sink.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling in kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler door by 3 compartment sink in front of house.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout seating area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damage by a/c unit next to 3 compartment sink in front of house.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezers.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign by hand sink in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in reach in cooler by seating area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall to the right of hand sink in kitchen area.
Jul 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification for Adumberto Alvarado expired on 02a¿¿13-2025.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in women's restroom. Operator placed onsite.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked white rice and cooked beans inside reach in cooler with no date marking.
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 Eva with expired certificate.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in cooler door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling in kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler door by 3 compartment sink in front of house.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout seating area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damage by a/c unit next to 3 compartment sink in front of house.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezers.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives in between 3 compartment sink and wall in kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in the interior of microwave next to 3 compartment sink in front of house.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign by hand sink in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in reach in cooler by seating area.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed unwashed produce next to handwashing sink in kitchen area exposed to splash, no splash guard.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall to the right of hand sink in kitchen area.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate6 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 white rice (98F - Hot Holding); carne asada (89F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the prep table for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Operator reheated items.
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. Emailed form to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking the handwashing sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at the front counter handwashing sink, kitchen handwashing sink and women's bathroom. Operator placed new roll.
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. Emailed form to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the kitchen handwashing sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no name label.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 5 knives stored between the 3 compartment sink and wall. Operator removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form to operator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the front counter, kitchen and men's bathroom handwashing sinks.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. by handwashing sink in the kitchen.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 and provided during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
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. Printed and provided during inspection.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair. Observed container used to store dry goods in disrepair in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler fan cover soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operator touched spoon/pan handle after manipulating raw chicken while wearing non-single use, household dishwashing gloves
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked steak 80-85F, per operator less than 1 hour stored on top of another pot on the stove, advised operator to reheat steak to 165F within 2 hours, then store at 135F or above, operator placed steak on stove to reheat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on prep table heavily stained
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in kitchen blocked by trash can, operator moved
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in women's bathroom -handwash sink in front service area, operator installed napkins
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -eggs offered raw/undercooked, provided Consumer Advisory, operator posted
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -men's bathroom, operator closed
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's bathroom
Equipment in poor repair. -two door tall reach-in cooler gasket torn
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of debris
Ice buildup in small white chest style reach-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between wall and triple sink, employee removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils in standing water 113F, operator discarded water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of two door tall reach-in cooler has an accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of fryer and flat top grill have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall alongside the fryer has an accumulation of grease
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -large containers of flour and corn starch lacking common name
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed ibuprofen over desserts at the back counter. The manager moved the ibuprofen to another shelf.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork chops and chicken breast over coleslaw in the upright refrigerator at the kitchen entrance. The manager moved the pork and chicken to the lower shelves.
Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed the triple sink and sanitizer bucket with chlorine at 400 ppms. The manager added water now at 100 poms.
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. Form provided.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the white cooking board solid.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can in front of the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance and the ladies restroom.. The owner brought towels.
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. Form provided via email.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the men's restroom.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed at the men's restroom. The manager closed the door.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both restrooms.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl inside a container with rice. The cook removed it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the green cutting board on the preparation table.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor across from the fryer. The cook put it on a shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezers in the room with the pool tables.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign provided via email.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two large plastic containers both with flour not labeled across from the fryer.
Nov 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in mens bathroom.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed door.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in pool room and in storage room across from womens bathroom
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.