MEXICO 1810
1778 NW 36TH ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (44°F – Cold Holding) located inside reach in cooler. Observed shredded lettuce (57°F – Cold Holding); sour cream (58°F – Cold Holding) located at top portion of kitchen prep cooler, less than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-5High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed corn (143°F – 122°F Hot Holding); beef tripe (112°F – Hot Holding); cooked green peppers (97°F – Hot Holding) located next to kitchen cookline, less than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-26-4High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed when handwash sinks are turned on water begins to flow back up from kitchen floor drain. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per manager, food employee Elvia has been employed for four months. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
Basic 8
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water due to sewage backing up from floor drains. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall located by dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located near three compartment sink. **Warning**
06-04-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed shredded cheese, bacon, fries and shrimp thawing at 86°F /room temperature. **Warning**
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair located in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets located in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil and water not labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:50 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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.