Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL JARDIN DE LOS SABORES

14657 SW 42 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3617251
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10908058
DBPR license2320526

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#18High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed condensed milk can dented on the rim of the can.

Stop Sale
#19High Priority08A-17-6

High 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 packa. Observed at reach in freezer raw chicken stored over mango pulp. Coached operator on the proper procedure to store raw animal food. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#20Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided operator with form.

#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed waffle maker with heavy build up of grease accumulation , waffle maker is located at cook line over a preparation table.

#22Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink next to the three compartment sink block by mixer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#23Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed pizza oven interior rusted.

Basic 17

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in freezer door handle soiled. Observed stove handle with buildup of food debris.

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling missing tile by the hood system at kitchen.

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pots located on top of the three compartment sink not stored inverted. Also observed ceramic bowl located on top of prep table not stored inverted.

#4Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in freezer in disrepair used as dry storage located across the three compartment sink.

#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep table located on top of reach in cooler.

#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored on top of water bottles at kitchen.

#7Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#8Basic10-13-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed at front counter next to the beverage reach in cooler.

#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed rice bin located under the prep table interior soiled. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Also observed interior of oven soiled.

#10Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer in any of the holding units.

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed waffle makers shelves with buildup grease and dirt accumulation. Observed interior gaskets at reach in cooler soiled. Observed most of the hood filter with heavy grease accumulation.

#12Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean plastic containers stored inside of the pizza oven with old labels.

#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, reach in cooler located at cook line.

#14Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of reach in cooler located in front of flat grill.

#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind the flat grill with grease accumulation. Observed wall by the microwave soiled.

#16Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

#17Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed black beans container labeled as chuleta.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:22 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 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
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.