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EL PESCAITO

7441 NW 72 AVE · MEDLEY · Dade County · FL 33166

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 30, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3741150
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13779652
DBPR license2318166

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#13High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2026. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed salmon stored inside handsink at kitchen. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – 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 Carlos Alberto Perez with no food handler certificate.

#16Intermediate02C-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, black beans and ceviche held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.

Basic 12

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#3Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard stored inside walk in cooler.

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen prep table.

#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with cooked fish soup not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

#7Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler located at cook line.

#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled located across cook line.

#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thwarting at handsink with no running

#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 31, 2026 5:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
2 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.