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
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed accumulation of rust on five 2 lbs canned tomatoes in the kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Observed one dented 6lbs can of mushrooms. A stop sale was issued. **Time Extended**
08B-27-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Observed soiled food containers and covers being used for ready to eat food inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
02C-01-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Observed shrimp, bbq pork with no date markings inside reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: **Time Extended**
53A-14-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: **Time Extended**
16-08-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed 3CS cannot accommodate large cooking wok used for cooking. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Observed 3CS cannot accommodate large cooking wok used for cooking. **Time Extended**
Basic 18
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of soil and grease on stove. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Observed accumulation of soil and grease on stove. **Time Extended**
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen, food prep and ware wash areas. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in kitchen, food prep and ware wash areas **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed on ceiling in kitchen area – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Observed in despair ceiling in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings tiles and vents soiled above kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Observed ceilings tiles and vents soiled above kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-71-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed for door gasket of walk in freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed for door gasket of walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor condition door of walk freezer panel and walk in cooler door panel. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Observed in poor condition door of walk freezer panel and walk in cooler door panel. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for exit screen door. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for exit screen door. **Time Extended**
36-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Observed underneath shelves where reach in cooler and microwave are. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw uncovered chicken on the floor next to exit door. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Observed raw uncovered beef on the floor next to exit door. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for walk in freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Observed ice buildup in for walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observe soiled interior of all the ovens. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Observe soiled interior of all the ovens. **Time Extended**
51-13-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: **Time Extended**
51-18-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Confirmed with manager verbally through phone, must be available in establishment per request of customers. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: 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. **Time Extended**
06-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed semi frozen raw chicken sitting in a sink basin thawing. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Observed frozen raw beef thawing at room temperature. **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Observed soiled walls behind 3 compartment sink ware wash and prep areas. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:22 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.