EL METRO RESTAURANTE CAFETERIA
5353-5355 NW 72 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33166
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
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 roasted pork date marked more than seven days ago..
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed roasted pork date marked more than seven days ago.. Observed at cook line reach in cooler three portions of salmon thawed in original ROP packaging.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
Intermediate 2
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed four employees at time of inspection without a certified food manager present. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line handwashing sink no soap available. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at prep area and front counter where food is prepared not smooth and easily cleaned.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pots on top shelf at rear storage area not inverted.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at cook line reach in cooler three portions of salmon thawed in original ROP packaging.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the floor at walk in freezer entrance.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler next to handwashing sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:13 PM.
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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.