MEXICO 1810
1778 NW 36TH ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw frozen chicken in a shopping bag in the chest freezer at the front counter area. The manager changed the bag to a food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook rinse her gloved hands with water. The manager told her to change her gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 8
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on a prep table across from the double door reach in cooler.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles on the floor at the back bar.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:24 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.