Inspection Report

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EL MACHETICO

3399 NW 72 AVE STE 104 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33122

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3616302
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10906424
DBPR license2337863

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over raw pork . Employee stored shells eggs on the bottom **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Beans (49 F – Cold Holding); Coleslaw (50 F – Cold Holding); Marinated Pork (48 F – Cold Holding); Chicken breast (50 F – Cold Holding) inside of the reach in cooler according to cook for more than 24 hours.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beans (49 F – Cold Holding); Coleslaw (50 F – Cold Holding); Marinated Pork (48 F – Cold Holding); Chicken breast (50 F – Cold Holding) inside of the reach in cooler according to cook for more than 24 hours.

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher inside of the front counter hand washing sink.

Basic 10

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed helium tank not secure located in the freezer area.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed four dead roaches one in the front area, two in the back storage area, one at the entrance of the kitchen area.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipments in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas cans stored on the front counter area. Employee put sodas cases on the front counter shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine in the front area.

#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of ovens located in the cook line with heavy soil. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under oven with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen area.

#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container located at the front area not labeled.Observed beans, lentils containers not labeled located in the back area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.