Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

EL MACHETICO

3399 NW 72 AVE STE 104 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33122

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3751205
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13789707
DBPR license2337863

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately six flies on the back area by the mop sink, five flies on the wall by the entrance of the kitchen, three on the wall by the three compartment sink, two behind the oven in the kitchen line, observed approximately seven flies on the wall in the front area by handwashing sink.

#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside of the kitchen reach in cooler Cooked Ground beef (60 F – Cold Holding) , Guacamole (53 F – Cold Holding) according to operator since yesterday.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of the kitchen reach in cooler Cooked Ground beef (60 F – Cold Holding) , Guacamole (53 F – Cold Holding) according to operator since yesterday.

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under equipments soiled.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bag of potatoes stored on the dishwashing area, observed cases of bottles of water stored on the storage floor, cases of sodas stored on the floor by the bathrooms.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under charbroiled grill with heavy soiled, observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawed out at room temperature. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 2:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.