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 dateMarch 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3657936
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13495825
DBPR license2320526

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 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 1

#18High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed ready to eat rice, beans and consume next to raw shelled eggs all stored on the bottom shelf of the reach in cooler in the kitchen

Intermediate 5

#19Intermediate11-03-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Explained the BIG 6 and provided handout via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#20Intermediate53A-10-4

Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed PIC does not have the knowledge to calibrate a thermometer. Procedures were explained to PIC. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to the operator.

#22Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked and not easily accessible by large mixer in front of hand wash sink in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#23Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 17

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as scoop for dried black beans and rice.

#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area and front area.

#4Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several tiles in disrepair in the kitchen area.

#5Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with water marks in front area, near coffee station.

#6Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed several clean post not inverted stored above 3 CS. Per manager, not in use. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed from the floor and wall around the deep fat fryer.

#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black substance and rust build up of rust for the bottom oven. Currently not in use.

#9Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#11Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for the employee bathroom located across of customer bathrooms.

#12Basic33-38-4

Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed for hand wash sink in the kitchen.

#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled interior glass of sliding door and door frames of reach in cooler across of 3CS. Observed heavily soiled stove burners and the exterior side of the pizza stove. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in cooler across of stove. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for reach in cooler across of 3 CS, across of stoves, and at the front area.

#15Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cheese and raw sausage not covered inside the reach in cooler across of 3CS.

#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall to next to oven soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled along floor baseboards in the kitchen area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 6:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
6 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.