EL CARNIVAL
809 LINCOLN RD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
09-02-5High Priority – Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Observed the bartender holding and cutting mint with bare hands at the bar. **Warning**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the cook line the cook cutting chicken removed gloves and put on gloves and put fish on the grill without washing his hands. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked mashed potatoes in the upright refrigerator at the back of the kitchen. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 20 salmon fillets and 11 tuna filets with an internal temperature of 41°F still in the vacuum. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 12
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Asked the manager about oyster tag regulations she didn't no the answer. **Warning**
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade and soda gun nozzle at the bar. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fruit and utensils in the hand washing sink at the bar. The manager removed everything. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed carnival ceviche, salmon or tuna crispy, tuna or salmon tartare, oysters. As per the manager those are severed raw. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen entrance. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working; Paully; Alvaro; Camille; and vaitiare all have been employed for more than 60. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap. Observed at the bar and kitchen entrance. The manager brought soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4Intermediate – Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
02A-01-5Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided printed and displayed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of red pepper flakes and in a container of cooked rice. The manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on most coolers. **Warning**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on a rusty shelf. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 20 salmon fillets and 11 tuna filets with an internal temperature of 41°F still in the vacuum. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the second reach in cooler door falls off when opened.r **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed several bags of ice on the walk-in freezer floor. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pairs on the oven door. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler doors and gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bartender moved the moved them behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:34 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.