EL METRO RESTAURANTE CAFETERIA
5353-5355 NW 72 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33166
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
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 liver inside reach in cooler in front of cook line in kitchen. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
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. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside in back kitchen. Operator sent can opener to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed Front counter removed without plan reviewed and approved. **Repeat Violation** **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. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled inside ware washing area. Operator labeled spry bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bucket stored inside rice container in dry storage. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed lentil container stored on Walk in freezer floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tong. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop and spoon in standing water at 80°F by steam table inside kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the one on left silver microwave interior on shelf over reach in cooler in front of cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by hand sink inside kitchen. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of cook line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:33 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.