Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CERRO NEGRO RESTAURANT

9613 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33174

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3624477
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10918976
DBPR license2326166

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 21, 2025 12:04 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 22, 2025 3:36 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches crawling on shelves at dry storage.

#8High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 40+ roach droppings on shelves at dry storage.

#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 15+ rodent droppings on wooden shelves next to walk in cooler. Observed 30+ rodent droppings on floor around water heater. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings over water heater. Observed 25+ rodent droppings on dry storage shelves. Observed 15+ rodent droppings under shelves at dry storage area. Observed 20+ rodent droppings inside metal drawers at dry storage.

#10High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed rodent bite marks on AP flour bag of 25 lbs on shelves next to walk in cooler. Observed rodent bite marks on AP flour bag of 12 lbs on shelves next to walking cooler. Operator discarded the bags. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sour cream; (58F – Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (60F – Cold Holding) on prep table across cook line. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. Observed leche agria (47F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to washing area. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork nacatamal (122F – Hot Holding) inside pot at cook line floor. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed on stove for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to washing area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10+ dead roaches under shelves at dry storage.

#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at washing area.

#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall behind shelves next to walk in cooler. Observed hall on wall behind lower shelves at dry storage.

#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of thongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to preparation area.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:30 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.