Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL CAMINANTE REST&CAFETERIA

11351 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331741196

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 6, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3337887
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8357146
DBPR license2320384

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bread with butter (69F – Cold Holding) at front counter. As per manager for 3 hours. Manager placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (87F – Hot Holding) on steam table. As per employee for 2 hours. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and provided form to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not segregated from food for public service inside reach in cooler.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed white vinegar on kitchen floor. Employee replaced item on shelve. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Observed on shelve next to refrigerator.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.