EL CANTONES REST
11865 SW 26 ST E3 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331752400
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
33 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed accumulation of rust on five 2 lbs canned tomatoes in the kitchen area.
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed soiled food containers and covers being used for ready to eat food inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed houseshold roach bait on shelf where bottle of lye water are stored by steam basin and another by oven and rice cooker.
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed egg rolls, sweet and sour chicken, rice with no date markings.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on cardboard boxes near reach in cooler located before the kitchen.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken sitting on soy sauce bucket (48F – per operator, took out of cooler half an hour ago ). Operator placed in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing two vacuum breakers for two hose bibs at mop sink near exit door.
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – 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 via email.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and with rust accumulation the can opener. Observed soiled container buckets of soy sauce stored next to walk in, accumulation of grease and debris on rice cooker. Observed soiled shelves housing soy sauces and other sauces underneath single service item shelf near exit door. Also shelves behind prep tables housing different food items and canned food, shelves housing food pans and food equipment above three compartment sink. Observed soiled shelves where microwave is housing food items and food equipment .
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. PIC was unable to answer how calibrate probe thermometer.
16-08-4Intermediate – Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed 3CS cannot accommodate large cooking wok used for cooking.
Basic 22
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of soil and grease on stove.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen, food prep and ware wash areas.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed on ceiling in kitchen area
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings tiles and vents soiled above kitchen area.
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed for door gasket of walk in freezer.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee wearing bracelet while cooking.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor condition door of walk freezer panel and walk in cooler door panel.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for exit screen door.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath shelves where reach in cooler and microwave are, under stove and ovens, under prep tables thru out the kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw uncovered chicken on the floor next to exit door.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for walk in freezer.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observe soiled interior of all the ovens.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Confirmed with manager verbally through phone, must be available in establishment per request of customers.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavily soiled door gaskets and door frame with black like substance on walk in cooler and freezer and reach in coolers. Observed soiled hood filters above stove. Observed soiled spray nozzle at ware wash area.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe for reach in across of stove.
25-17-4Basic – Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed single service items stored on soiled wooden shelf near exit door and stove.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed semi frozen raw chicken sitting in a sink basin thawing.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind 3 compartment sink and ware wash areas, wall where can opener and exit door is.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on prep table near 3 compartment sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:27 AM.
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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.