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 dateAugust 7, 2018
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2832617
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6696108
DBPR license2326333

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 7, 2018 1:46 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 9, 2018 9:11 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate20 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical26 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#21High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Prep table by two compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#22High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed in the kitchen on prep table by two compartment sink approximately 5 live roaches, at shelves for clean cups observed approximately 5 live roaches, on kitchen floor 2 live roaches. Approximately two live roaches found crawling by clean utensils tray at dishwashing area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#23Intermediate22-05-4

Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. At cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate02C-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. Observed Pork stew from previous day in the morning. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate22-06-4

Intermediate – Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate22-18-4

Intermediate – Soil residue in food storage containers. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 20

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-25-4

Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Observed filters at sandwich station with heavy accumulation of grease. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler located at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-06-4

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

Warning
#5Basic24-05-4

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

Warning
#6Basic14-09-4

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

Warning
#7Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach by front counter. One dead roach inside clean jar. One dead roach by clean pots at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-18-4

Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-12-4

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-14-4

Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. By two compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic36-47-5

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

Warning
#13Basic10-12-4

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic22-08-4

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

Warning
#16Basic36-70-4

Basic – Objectionable odor in establishment. In the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SIngle services empty cups stored on floor by storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic23-09-4

Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic36-02-5

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

Warning
#20Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Two compartment sink and some other areas of the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:58 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 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 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
5 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
9 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.