Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

MI LINDO ECUADOR

8726 NW 26 ST UNIT 18 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33172

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 26, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3565051
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10703696
DBPR license2330523

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#13High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees changing gloves not washing hands. Employees were coach on proper handwashing protocols.

#14High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hen stew (127F – Hot Holding) at kitchen table, as per manager just out 30 minutes, chef moved it to stove to reheat to 165°F or above. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#15Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage rack under working table kitchen rusted.

Basic 12

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled AC vents all throughout kitchen cook/preparation area.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed poking/serving cleaned utensils stored food contact first at working table kitchen line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. O all throughout working tables at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at at cook line and not hair restraint.

#5Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. **Repeat Observed at 3 compartment sink. Violation** **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a few wall in disrepair over 3 compartment sink area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest reach-in freezer kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above cook line area.

#10Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed latter stored behind chest freezers and old goods stored at mezzanine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic36-04-5

Basic – Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. All throughout the kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.