MADRONO RESTAURANT
10780 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331744403
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee took raw chicken onto the grilla d the proceded to touch ready to eat food without hand wash. Discussed with operator about correct procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
01A-05-4High Priority – Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 100 Chicken and Pineapple pastries unable to provide invoice. Operator segregated the products.
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 over raw beef inside reach in cooler at storage area. Operator rearranged the items. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-04-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 100 Chicken and Pineapple pastries unable to provide invoice. Operator segregated the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed veggies (53F – Cold Holding); cooked beef tongue (50F – Cold Holding); ham (50F – Cold Holding); raw milanesa (50F – Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (49F – Cold Holding); tamales (49F – Cold Holding); cheese (49F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at prep area. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Operator discarded the products.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed veggies (53F – Cold Holding); cooked beef tongue (50F – Cold Holding); ham (50F – Cold Holding); raw milanesa (50F – Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (49F – Cold Holding); tamales (49F – Cold Holding); cheese (49F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at prep area. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Operator discarded the products. Also chimichurri (40F – Cold Holding); raw beef (60F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F – Cold Holding); raw pork (55F – Cold Holding); sweet plantains (54F – Cold Holding) next to grill for less than an hour. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled yuca (128F – Hot Holding) as per operator for less than an hour. Operator moved the yuca to the stove for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind hand wash sink between grill and 3 compartment sink.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm). Operator added water an final reading Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no proof of cleaning procedures for vomit/diarrhea events.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof of employee agreement available. Discussed and emailed to operator.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 6 employee at the kitchen area with no proof of food handler certification.
Basic 11
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed between reach in cooler and standing reach in freezer at storage area.
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without beard restraint at preparation area.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at 50F at kitchen entrance.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed chicken base bucket stored on floor at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar area. Employee removed the handle.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed two ice scoops on top of ice machine at kitchen area. Operator replaced the scoops on a clean surface. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife and spatula stored in cracks between steam table and preparation table. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed one missing light shield over storage area.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service plastic containers reused with juices.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:46 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 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.