EL METRO RESTAURANTE CAFETERIA
5353-5355 NW 72 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33166
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 2
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and handling clean plates without changing gloves and washing hands. Inspector trained employee how to wash hands properly. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2023. Operator renewed License during inspection. Confirmation number 23739838. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed Front counter removed without plan reviewed and approved.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled on shelf over three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed left cutting board by steam table inside kitchen.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons and scoop in standing water at 90°F by steam table inside kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler by hand wash sink inside kitchen.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed chicken milanesa container not covered inside Walk-in cooler. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:23 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.