NUEVA SAN SALVADOR RESTAURANT 5
9796 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33174
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed towel used to cover tortillas inside cooler at kitchen. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over fruit pulp inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef out of package inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ropa vieja with label from 2/26/24 inside walk in cooler. Products exceeds 7 days after preparation. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ropa vieja with label from 2/26/24 inside walk in cooler. Products exceeds 7 days after preparation. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked mushrooms (53F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (54F – Cold Holding). As per employee products were never taken out since the night before. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mushrooms (53F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (54F – Cold Holding). As per employee products were never taken out since the night before. Also observed chicharron mix (53F – Cold Holding); bean mix (53F – Cold Holding) ; cheese mix (54F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (53F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (53F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee products were prepared for approximately an hour ago. Employee added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaner next to clean equipment on shelve under preparation table. Manager removed cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed yellow cutting board soiled with black mold like substance at preparation table across cook line. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by white bucket next to kitchen entrance. Employee removed the bucket. **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 cooked ropa vieja inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per employee was made 4 days ago. Also observed cooked shrimp ceviche inside reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. As per employee was made 4 days ago. Employee properly labeled products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 20
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside citric acid container. Employee removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer door handle soiled next to triple sink at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots stored on floor under preparation table next to cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler unit at 59F across cook line. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on preparation table next to hand wash sink. Employee removed the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack stored on shelves used fir storing single service and cans. Employee removed the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn located next to kitchen exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under hand wash sink next to preparation table. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole on floor at cook line. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 3 buckets of sour cream stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tongs inside chips container on preparation table at kitchen entrance. Employee removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer door gaskets soiled next to triple compartment sink at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelve under preparation table next to hand wash sink. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum containers stored on shelve across cook line. Employee inverted the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed raw pork chops and raw shrimp not covered inside walk in cooler. Employee covered products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork belly (Frozen) thawing at room temperature next to kitchen exit door. Also raw beef 41F, as per employee for an hour. Employee placed the products inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind equipment storage area. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under hand wash sink next to preparation table. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table next to hand was sink. Also observed 2 more on preparation table next to cook line. Employee removed the wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:48 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.