Inspection Report

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EL NOVILLO

15450 NEW BARN RD · MIAMI LAKES · Dade County · FL 33014

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3395279
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8513573
DBPR license2326373

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beans (61/60F – Cooling); was cooked from the date before as per operator located inside walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 lives flies in preparation room located on the back of the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans (61/60F – Cooling); was cooked from the date before as per operator located inside walk in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High 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 sweet plantain (116F – Hot Holding)inside steam table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked beans (61/60F – Cooling); inside deep plastic container, located inside walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser and Clorox with no label. Operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer, underneath of the kitchen equipment. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar station. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw beef storage on walk in cooler floor, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled, hand sink. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Vertical Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located in front of the cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside sanitation solutions at 0 ppm. Operator add chlorine recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.