EL CANAL CAFE
8401 NW S RIVER DR · MEDLEY · Dade County · FL 33166
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw fish stored in thank you bag in kitchen.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over onions inside Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside HWS in kitchen. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Women's restroom.
24-26-4Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting board stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed cutting board from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong from handle. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawing in standing water inside kitchen.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:22 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.