Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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EL DON

445 NW 12 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33128

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 28, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2728286
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6335210
DBPR license2314785

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 28, 2018 11:01 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 2, 2018 11:03 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority7 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 12+ live roaches crawling inside oven and in range grease trap trays.

Intermediate 7

#11Intermediate31A-13-4

Intermediate – Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Observed some food debris inside handsink

#12Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

#13Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink.

#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

#15Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.

#17Intermediate16-08-4

Intermediate – Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.

Basic 9

#1Basic23-15-4

Basic – Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. In kitchen area

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

#3Basic35B-01-4

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

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath the steam table

#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. In back storage area behind chest freezer and at the wall behind the steam table.

#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

#8Basic27-10-4

Basic – No hot running water at mop sink.

#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles with oil and sauce in kitchen area not identified

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.