EL CRUCERO RESTAURANT
7050 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. observed raw chicken stored above raw pork in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed raw ground beef stored above raw pork in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
41-10-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed next to walk in cooler paint and hand soap stored above avocados and cookies. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed next to walk in cooler paint and hand soap stored above juice and napkins; at callback. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed no form or kit; at callback. **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. observed shelves above three sink soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: observed shelves above three sink soiled; at callback. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand sink in kitchen. Cook brought paper towels to inspector. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed no towels at hand sink in kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on rack in back where knife and drinks are kept. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed on rack in back where knife and drinks are kept; at callback. **Time Extended**
41-17-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed no name on label of bottles above three sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed no name on label of bottles above three sink; at callback. **Time Extended**
Basic 13
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed tiles absorbent in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed tiles absorbent in kitchen area; at callback. **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and holes in tiles throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed water damage and holes in tiles throughout kitchen area; at callback. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed underneath screen doors at both exits. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed underneath screen doors at both exits; at callback. **Time Extended**
33-23-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on grass and dirt. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed dumpster on grass and dirt; at callback. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in all freezers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed in all freezers in kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
35B-02-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper above sandwich press area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed bug zapper above prep table in kitchen. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air vents in walk in cooler soiled. Observed exterior of ice bin soiled. Observed gaskets in black fridge. Observed soiled chlorine test kit above three compartment sink. Observed soiled air vent above three sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed air vents in walk in cooler soiled. Observed exterior of ice bin soiled. Observed gaskets in black fridge. Observed soiled chlorine test kit above three compartment sink. Observed soiled air vent above three sink. **Time Extended**
33-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Open dumpster lid; at callback. **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed at front counter; at callback. **Time Extended**
14-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. observed in beer cooler at front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: observed in beer cooler at front counter; at callback. **Time Extended**
29-49-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in cooler at counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed water in cooler at counter; at callback. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer next to kitchen hen e it, observed food in walk in cooler with no lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed in fridge in kitchen area; stored food no cover. **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed throughout kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:34 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.