MI LINDO ECUADOR
8726 NW 26 ST UNIT 18 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves not hand wash. Employee wash hands and put gloves **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meat stored inside nonfood grade carry out shopping bags at RIF **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner made payment while we performed inspection. Payment Confirmation #236069011 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw meat and a container of raw pork stored above cooked fish stewed inside WIC. Staff removed items and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw meat (46F – Cold Holding); raw pork (46F – Cold Holding); cooked cow feet (50F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F – Cold Holding); cooked plantain (49F – Cold Holding); yellow rice (55F – Cold Holding); lentils (50F – Cold Holding); creme cheese (57F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw meat (46F – Cold Holding); raw pork (46F – Cold Holding); cooked cow feet (50F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F – Cold Holding); cooked plantain (49F – Cold Holding); yellow rice (55F – Cold Holding); lentils (50F – Cold Holding); creme cheese (57F – Cold Holding) inside WIC. As per employee food has been stored since Sunday 05/19/2024. **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 at steam table Tuna (112F – Hot Holding); potatoes (122F – Hot Holding); chicken stewed (122F – Hot Holding); tripe soup (115F – Hot Holding); goat stewed (115F – Hot Holding); fish soup (112F – Hot Holding). Kitchen staff reheat items Tuna (195F – Reheating); chicken stewed (195F – Reheating); tripe soup (194F – Reheating); fish soup (178F – Reheating); goat stewed (194F – Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **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 employee not properly trained on procedures of how to set up 3CS. Employee was given instructions on how to set up 3CS. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 employees at the establishment working without food handling certification. **Warning**
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 inside WIC cooked lentils, cooked pork, cooked cow feet without date labels as per employee food cooked 05/19/24 **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottle with chemical not labeled inside kitchen area. **Warning**
27-16-5Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water line closed at ten HWS located at kitchen entrance. Staff turn on hot water line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 16
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with not handle used to serve rice. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and trays under kitchen prep tables not inverted. Staff inverted the pans and pots. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed WIC unit with ambient temperature of 45F. Owner called technician. **Warning**
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing/disrepair at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water faucet handle at 3CS stripped. 3CS has an additional functional faucet. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed serving utensil stored in standing water 84 F at kitchen prep table and steam table. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed ar kitchen prep table. **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not handwashing sing available at HWS by 3CS area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at RIF. **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed WIC fans with accumulated debris. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen across WIC entrance and 3CS. **Warning**
25-02-4Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed spoons and knifes stored in a way that not only the handle can be touch. **Warning**
36-65-5Basic – Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed vapor and presence of smoked inside kitchen cooking area. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed WIC shelves rusted and pitted. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen prep counter. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some unlabeled container with salt/sugar not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:26 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.