EL CANAL CAFE
8401 NW S RIVER DR · MEDLEY · Dade County · FL 33166
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over green peppers box inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored products as per safety procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer. Operator stored meats as per safety procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed Operator unable to answer how to calibrate probe thermometer. Operator was trained on how to calibrate probe thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed black beans container uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:43 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.