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EL RIO LINDO CAFE CORP

641 SW 12TH AVENUE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3708436
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13746929
DBPR license2330560

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed alka seltzer open box stored over Splenda container next to coffee station. Also observed personal prescription bottle of medicine stored above prep table at kitchen area. **Warning**

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#12High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Observed Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food inside produce cooler . **Warning**

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#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cabbage (68F – Cold Holding). **Warning**

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Intermediate 5

#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper at handwashing sink located next to three compartment sink. **Warning**

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#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing located next to three compartment sink. **Warning**

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#16Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Observed Non-pitting surface rust shelf on top of three compartment sink at kitchen entrance. **Warning**

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#17Intermediate02C-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 prepared food stored inside the reach-in cooler without preparation date labels. **Warning**

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#18Intermediate53B-03-5

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Debora T,Eliett C, Daelyn U., Marisela C, Bess E, Adilia V. No Food handler certificate. **Warning**

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Basic 10

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter next to coffee station. **Warning**

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#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored in the oven handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

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#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout establishment in reach in coolers and reach in freezer. **Warning**

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#4Basic22-20-5

Basic – Observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-37-5

Basic – Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**

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#6Basic32-12-6

Basic – Observed Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

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#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Observed Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout establishment. **Warning**

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#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

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#9Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic knives stored on the floor at front counter. **Warning**

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#10Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed at front counter to stored clean glasses. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:32 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
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.