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EL CENTROAMERICANO RESTAURANT II

155 SW 107 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33174

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3659168
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13500403
DBPR license2326579

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then proceeded to open reach in cooler door and kept on food preparation without taking gloves off and washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures and proper gloves usage. Employee proceeded to take off gloves, washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (46F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (49F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across reach in cooler with seafood. As per operator since the day before. Observed Churrasco (47F – Cold Holding); garlic oil mix (47F – Cold Holding) I side reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator since the day before. Observed boiled yuca (51F – Cold Holding); white rice (48F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the day before. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (46F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (49F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across reach in cooler with seafood. As per operator since the day before. Observed Churrasco (47F – Cold Holding); garlic oil mix (47F – Cold Holding) I side reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator since the day before. Observed boiled yuca (51F – Cold Holding); white rice (48F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the day before. Observed inside glass door cooler: cheese mix (48F – Cold Holding); whole cheese (47F – Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Opera stated that the door is constantly opened during service. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed under hand sink across walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal cup stored next to clean bowls and plates on shelves next to cook line. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white chest freezer next to storage. Observed inside white reach in freezer at wait station. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at hand sink across walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.