EL CRUCERO RESTAURANT
7050 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
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 3
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 8 lives flies flying in the preparation area near black pizza oven not touching food, and also 3 lives flies flying near the three compartment sinks located at front counter.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork, and raw beef stored in to go plastic bags inside the walk in cooler.
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Employee made a new Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed aluminum pot full of ice stored inside hand sink, located at front counter. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – Observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located near three compartment sink. Operator placed a new paper towel roll. **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 rice and beans, black beans, red beans, and ground meat stored inside walk in cooler without date marked. As per employee prepared for more than 24 hours. Discussed and coached employee in proper method. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 18
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed standing reach in cooler handle soiled, located at back preparation area. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on the floor, near preparation area.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water cup stored near seasoning plastic containers, located under preparation area.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken, located near exit door at back preparation area.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of dirty chests freezer door. Employee removed it and washed it. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
22-20-5Basic – Observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at back kitchen area.
14-69-4Basic – Observed Ice buildup in standing reach-in freezer, located at back preparation area.
22-08-4Basic – Observed Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
33-34-4Basic – Observed Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
14-17-4Basic – Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
22-16-4Basic – Observed all Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Observed ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, located near the walk in cooler.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork stored inside standing reach in cooler no cover, located at back preparation area. Employee covered item. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:06 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 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.