EL CANAL CAFE
8401 NW S RIVER DR · MEDLEY · Dade County · FL 33166
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pumpkin stored inside thank you bag in reach in freezer inside kitchen. Operator removed pumpkin from bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside Women's restroom. Operator provided it. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw shell eggs box stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer in back kitchen.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tong. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing water at 80°F by coffee machine at front counter. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind reach in freezer by kitchen entrance.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spry bottle with water and cinnamon not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:56 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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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.