EL DESEMBARCO
7315 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33141
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee grab raw burger patty with gloved hands and proceed to cook and plate the ready to eat cheeseburger and proceed to cut lettuce head without washing hands or changing gloves. Operator and employee were coached on proper hand washing and glove change procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked soufflés and bread on speed rack inside of the walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored cheese and Milanese sauce inside of walk in cooler.
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 breast stored over raw pork and raw beef inside of walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw beef inside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab raw burger patty with gloved hands and proceed to cook and plate the ready to eat cheeseburger and proceed to cut lettuce head without washing hands or changing gloves. Operator and employee were coached on proper hand washing and glove change procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (57 F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (63 F – Cold Holding) placed above prep table counter during operations. As per employee for less than 1 hour. Employee placed items in reach in cooler for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container chemicals stored inside of hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Observed dirty utensils stored inside of hand wash at front counter. Manager removed items from both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at women's restroom. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment does not have a consumer advisory in establishment or in the menu while offering burgers medium well/medium rare and eggs. Operator was provided consumer advisory, printed and posted inside of establishment.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure on floor of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Manager displayed license at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of lettuce heads stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed 3 plastic jugs of oil stored on floor at cook line.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. Chef removed tongs from door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with accumulated dust and rust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cooked house sauces not labeled. As per chef, sauces were prepared previous day. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:55 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.