Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT

6830 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331553708

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 26, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3769182
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13887751
DBPR license2320536

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal bottle of medicine stored on shelf in kitchen cook line area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed sliced limes and oranges at the bar area not protected or covered.

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above milk inside walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (49F – Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler drawers in cook line area. As per operator, item was placed there about half an hour ago. Operator placed products in ice bath to cool rapidly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle of sanitizer solution at the bar area with no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area in disrepair.

#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ice machine.

#3Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container with kitchen utensils inside cracked near prep area.

#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 89F. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 27, 2026 11:17 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.