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FUEGOS DEL SUR

10455 NW 41 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33178

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3717142
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13755635
DBPR license2331111

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority9 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical28 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#18High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed DM with a chlorine concentration of 0 PPM. **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink splitter with no vacuum breaker **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 9

#20Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Eduardo Apablaza training expired 03.04.25. Training provided by Prometric. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate27-19-5

Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed low hot water pressure and no cold water at HWS at kitchen entrance and no cold water at HWS at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal containers inside HWS at prep area at second floor. Containers were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#23Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed carpaccio not link to consumer advisory on menu. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. 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 only CFM with expired training. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at second floor prep area, at server station, and HWS at first floor next to stairs. **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at second floor prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at WIC shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#28Intermediate02C-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 cooked rice made on 10.28, not date marked at WIC. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 17

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at server station soiled with mold-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-5

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

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and ac vent soiled at server station. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from 10.01.2024. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards grooved at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed floor of WIC in disrepair and gaskets and middle door handle of RIC across oven at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold and hot water handles missing at HWS at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor across from oven at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at end of stairs leading to second floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed bottom corner of wall in disrepair across from DM. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice building inside WIF and at white chest freezer at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between RICs cracks at cook line. Knives were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed cooked rice scoop handle in contact with rice at WIC. Scoop was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair over 3CS. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS at second floor prep area and at male and handicap bathrooms. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed ham and cheese empanadas not covered while stored in WIC. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 3:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 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 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.