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EL CRUCERO RESTAURANT

7050 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3605901
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10891720
DBPR license2303181

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#13High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found observed approximately six flies in the front counter area not touching food.

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed fryers with grease buildup, under prep table with heavy soiled

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in the back area behind a chest freezer, two in the front area behind reach in cooler, one by front counter register

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment with heavy soiled.

#6Basic33-09-4

Basic – Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed garbage on the back area by the back door.

#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed dust behind hole on wall behind the steam table.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on top of the oven with heavy soil.

#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected back area door. Observed back door in disrepair.

#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed oxtail inside of the white chest freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice containers not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.