Inspection Report

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EL MAYORAL

13726 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3672040
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13542209
DBPR license2334746

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#15High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler chicken stock (51F – Cooling); cooked pork belly (63F – Cooling); beef and potato stew (54F – Cooling); cooked corn (96F – Cooling), as per operator more than 6 hours. Operator discarded products. Observed in oven across from dish machine cooked pork belly (76F – Cooling) as per operator more than 6 hours. Operator discarded cooked pork belly. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler chicken stock (51F – Cooling); cooked pork belly (63F – Cooling); beef and potato stew (54F – Cooling); cooked corn (96F – Cooling), as per operator more than 6 hours. Operator discarded products. Observed in oven across from dish machine cooked pork belly (76F – Cooling) as per operator more than 6 hours. Operator discarded cooked pork belly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 5

#17Intermediate53A-10-4

Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager was unable to answer correctly how to calibrate thermometer. Discussed with manager proper method **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#18Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large pot blocking hand wash sink to the right of dish machine. Operator removed large pot. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator provided paper towel. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in kitchen to the right of dish machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#20Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen to the left of dish machine. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken stock and salsa in walk in cooler, as per operator more than 24 hours, without date marking. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 14

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above reach in cooler across from steam table. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates above steam table across from cook line not inverted or protected. Operator inverted plates above steam table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven at cook line in poor repair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in kitchen area in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor behind steam table across from cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest freezer across from cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on door handle of small oven at front counter. Operator removed tongs from door handle. Observed tongs on door of oven on cook line Ceiling. Operator removed tongs on from door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board in bar area at front counter. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled rice cooker at preparation table across from steam table with mold-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filter above cook line in kitchen. Observed soiled fan cover in walk in cooler across from dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed dried corn in uncovered container to the left of dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with oil on top of preparation area without label. Operator labeled bottle of oil with common name. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 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 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 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.