Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

FUEGOS DEL SUR

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3717142
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13949364
DBPR license2331111

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority7 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#15High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed mop sink splitter with no vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#16Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed Eduardo Apablaza training expired 03.04.25. **Time Extended**

Warning
#17Intermediate27-19-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed low cold water pressure at HWS at kitchen entrance. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed metal containers inside HWS at prep area at second floor. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#19Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed carpaccio not link to consumer advisory on menu. **Time Extended**

Warning
#20Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed at HWS at second floor prep area. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#21Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at WIC shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed at WIC shelves. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#22Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed cooked rice made on 11.03, not date marked at WIC. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed interior of ice machine at server station soiled with mold-like substance. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed at second floor prep and storage area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed ceiling and ac vent soiled at server station. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from 10.01.2024. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed license posted from 10.01.2024. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards grooved at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed white cutting boards grooved at cook line. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed floor of WIC in disrepair and gaskets and middle door handle of RIC across oven at cook line. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor across from oven at cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed standing water on floor across from oven at cook line. **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at end of stairs leading to second floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed floor tiles in disrepair at end of stairs leading to second floor. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed bottom corner of wall in disrepair across from DM. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed bottom corner of wall in disrepair across from DM. **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed ice building inside WIF and at white chest freezer at cook line **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Basic38-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair over 3CS. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed light shield in disrepair over 3CS. **Time Extended**

Warning
#12Basic51-18-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: No copy of latest inspection report available. **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed at HWS at second floor prep area and handicap bathroom. **Time Extended**

Warning
#14Basic08B-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed ham and cheese empanadas not covered while stored in WIC. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed ham and cheese empanadas not covered while stored in WIC. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 5, 2026 8:34 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 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 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
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 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
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.