EL CENTROAMERICANO RESTAURANT II
155 SW 107 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33174
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed observed cooked chicken wings (47F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per operator was prepared 2 days ago. Employee was advised to discard food items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Nonfood-grade bags used to stored cheese at kitchen prep area. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings (47F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per operator was prepared 2 days ago. Employee was advised to discard food items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicharron mix (65F – Cold Holding); refried beans (65F – Cold Holding); cheese (64F – Cold Holding) coleslaw (66F – Cold Holding) as per employee for 1 hour next to cook line. Employee prepared ice bath for rapid cooling. Also observed cooked chicken wings (47F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per operator was prepared 2 days ago. Employee was advised to discard food items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags no date marked. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche mixto and sunny side up eggs not marked as raw in menu. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Employee provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside corn flour container. Manager removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned plates used for food service not stored inverted over shelve at cook line. **Warning**
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used as cover for pupusas stuffings at kitchen. **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at employee bathroom trash can no lid. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen area and bar **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile broken at bar area. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging on oven door handle at cook line. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bowls in standing water at 77°F. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler across back exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:04 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.