Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL JARDIN DE LOS SABORES

14657 SW 42 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3384620
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8480114
DBPR license2320526

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 8

#9High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 70F. Operator changed water to hot water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag with raw chicken , raw beef at white reach in freezers.

#11High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork and raw beef stored over corn and hash brown at reach in freezer. Discussed with operator he needed to rearrange products.

#12High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in freezer. Discussed with operator he needed to rearrange products.

#14High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at preparation table. Operator put inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mangu (127F – Hot Holding) at grill. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator turned on the grill to reheat product. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#16High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Intermediate 3

#17Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand washing sink. Operator removed trash can. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator brought paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with hole at storage area.

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at storage area.

#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle stored inside sugar. Operator relocated handle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.

#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#8Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service not inverted in cook line. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.