MEXICO 1810
1778 NW 36TH ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation changing gloves without washing her hands properly. Coached employee on proper procedure. Employee washed hands properly before putting gloves on at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction letter available. **Warning**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken inside open plastic bag stored on top of raw french fries inside chest freezer at back storage area. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chick stew (129F – Hot Holding) inside steam table at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Employee put it on top of stove to reheat during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificate for Alba Barahona expired 02/12/2026. **Warning**
Basic 7
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal items on shelf on top of preparation table in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area. Employees removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on the floor next to flat top at kitchen area. Employee removed and stored under preparation table 6 inches above the floor at kitchen area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezers at back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster. Operator printed it and posted at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach cooler in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chorizo and fried beans uncovered inside reach in cooler in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:43 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.