EL CANTONES REST
11865 SW 26 ST E3 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331752400
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed diced ham stored inside non food grade bag at walk in freezer.
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at preparation area. As per operator, for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed items inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (47F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator, since the previous day.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (47F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator, since the previous day. Observed rice (57F – Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per operator, for approximately 1 hour.
Intermediate 4
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. Printed and provided written procedures to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of sliding door reach in beverage cooler soiled with black substance and old food debris at server station.
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. Printed and provided operator employee health reporting agreement and employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator, item was prepared 4 days prior.
Basic 7
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven and reach in cooler handles soiled with food debris.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above walk in freezer.
10-12-5Basic – In-use scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed scoop stored inside soiled container. Operator took items to wash, rinse and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
42-02-4Basic – Observed equipment stored inside mop sink.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed oven, rice cooker and pressure cooker at dining area. As per operator, equipment is no longer utilized.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. Operator replenished solution with chlorine. Final reading, 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:04 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.