Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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EL PUB RESTAURANT

1548 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33135

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 19, 2016
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2652288
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6083748
DBPR license2326333

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 19, 2016 12:20 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 20, 2016 9:11 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority6 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical29 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#18High Priority08B-56-4

High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#19High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.

#20High Priority22-55-4

High Priority – Pots or other cooking equipment not being sanitized.

#21High Priority08A-05-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over beef. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 30 and plus live roaches under front counter by sandwich area. In the can opener approximately 5 and plus live roaches.

#23High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 6

#24Intermediate22-05-4

Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.

#25Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade.

#26Intermediate22-28-4

Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. At sandwich station.

#27Intermediate53A-01-5

Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.

#28Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

#29Intermediate22-18-4

Intermediate – Soil residue in food storage containers.

Basic 17

#1Basic23-25-4

Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.

#2Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

#3Basic08B-45-4

Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 4 dead roaches.

#6Basic36-12-4

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.

#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen's entrance by front counter. Also by two compartment dis wash sink.

#8Basic36-47-5

Basic – Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. .

#9Basic10-08-4

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

#10Basic25-33-4

Basic – Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.

#11Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.

#12Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

#13Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#14Basic36-72-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Walk in cooler.

#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By ice machine.

#16Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

#17Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:11 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
6 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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
7 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.