EL MACHETICO
9674 NW 25 ST · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed limes, carrots, and other vegetables in non food grade bags in reach in cooler and freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat plantains and tequenos in reach in freezer. Operator put products in correct order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tequenos (115F – Hot Holding); buenelo (113F – Hot Holding) As per operator, product was placed about half an hour ago. Operator reheating product to correct temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed male employee unaware of BIG 6 and basic cooking temperatures. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers inside hand wash sink in kitchen prep area. Operator removed. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine chemical test kit 04/23 for three compartment sink. **Warning**
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. Form provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on online menu for steaks and eggs. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with water and chlorine mixture under three compartment sink with no label. **Warning**
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls inside rice container in back fridge. Observed bowls inside flour in dry storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in back storage area. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding at wall near three compartment sink broken/missing. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red grooved cutting board at kitchen prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of Coca Cola on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath red cutting board in kitchen prep area. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled at cook line. Reach in cooler gasket located in back storage area soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled. **Warning**
21-03-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wiping cloths stored in soap and chlorine sanitizer under three compartment sink. Operator discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth solution bucket on floor under three compartment sink. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with oil at cook line with no label. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:59 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.