EL CRUCERO RESTAURANT
7050 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
40 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed in the kitchen: a bottle of Ibuprofen 200mg stored on a shelf with clean dishes on the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands at the front counter three compartment sink with no soap.
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed Thank you bags used to store food in the walk in freezer and the reach in coolers.
50-17-2High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/1/2018. Establishment is open to the public at the time of inspection. Observed three customers served during the inspection.
03B-01-5High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed in the kitchen: cooked rice and beans (98°F – Hot Holding). Operator placed in the microwave to reheat. 178°f reheat.
08A-01-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed in the reach in cooler: raw chicken stored above cooked black beans.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed in the kitchen by the cook line: one live roach crawling up the wall. Also observed in the kitchen: one live roach crawling on the floor headed underneath the steam table. Observed one live roach crawling on a shelf in the kitchen near the steam table with seasonings( salt, cumin, and sazon) and clean not inverted plates on the shelf.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in the back area on a white wooden shelf with containers of salt and sugar: 30 plus dry rodent droppings.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash hands with gloves on at the three compartment sink with no soap.
Intermediate 7
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
11-07-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at the front counter three compartment sink with no soap
53A-01-6Intermediate – 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/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Operator provided Learn2Serve Food Management Principles, Richard Gutierrez
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in both restrooms, Men and Women. Both restrooms are for customers and employees.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with pink liquid not labeled, hanging a shelf above the three compartment sink.
Basic 24
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed throughout the kitchen and dry storage area: 50 plus dead insects inside the light fixtures.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Men restroom, missing 2 long ceiling tiles.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the Women's restrooms water stains and a hole in the ceiling tile. Also observed throughout the entire establishment, water stains.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on a shelf near steamed table.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed on the floor in prep area: one dead roach.
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler not working properly. Ambient temperature 76°F.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed the bar screen door by the kitchen area with a gap.
36-17-4Basic – Floor tiles missing. Observed 9 missing floor tiles throughout the kitchen.
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-20-4Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. All cooking equipment..
36-31-4Basic – Hole in ceiling. Observed throughout the establishment. By the meter box and by the walk in cooler.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall of the Men's restroom near urinal.
36-47-5Basic – Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. Both hoods, cook line and above three compartment sink.
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. Observed no light the walk in freezer. Also 5 lights not working throughout the establishment.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above ice machine.
29-49-5Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. Cooler where the operator stored beers, packets of raw beef, packets of pork, canned milk and cream cheese.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Observed in the dry storage area on a white wooden shelf,torn foil paper.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed stored on a dirty soiled shelf in the kitchen near steam table.
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on shelves near steam table.
38-04-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
33-30-4Basic – Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed broken doors on the ground near dumpster.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed in the prep area: 1 large unused oven, 20 plus chairs, 8 wooded boards, ac units, and table.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers also at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the establishment.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:45 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.