CERRO NEGRO RESTAURANT
9613 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33174
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak at walk in cooler. Also raw steak stored above raw pork in reach in cooler next to fryer at cook line. Operator replaced the chicken under the raw steak. **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at ambient temperature on storage shelve in between walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Employee placed the eggs inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (59F – Cold Holding) inside triple compartment sink. As per employee for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed the raw steak inside walk in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed insect killer stored next to spices at dry storage. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish soap and carboard box stored inside hand wash sink next to were washing sink. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw fish ceviche in menu not identified as raw in menu. **Warning**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 79F. As per operator water heater is missing gas. Operator called for service appointment. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in hand wash sink next to cooke line. Employee provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed dispenser not working at hand wash sink next to dish machine. Employee fixed the dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tomato sauce prepared onsite not date labeled. As per employee was prepared 2 days prior. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 79F. As per operator water heater is missing gas. Operator called for service appointment. **Warning**
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside onion container inside walk in cooler. Also observed bowl without handle inside chia plastic container stored on shelve between walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic containers not properly dry stored at shelve next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer handle broken. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cut onions inside pot stored on floor next to were washing entrance. Employee placed the onions 6 inches from the floor. Also observed crab soup, chicken stock, raw beef stored on floor inside walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall at dry storage. Also observed wall tiles missing under hand wash sink at **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup inside walk-in freezer. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer handle soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed crab soup, beef soup stored inside walk in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef 59F thawed at room temperature at ware washing area. As per employee for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed the raw beef inside freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill soiled with old grease. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:46 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 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.