Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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ALEGRIA BY EL RANCHERITO

8383 NW 12 ST · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33126

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3434160
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8723186
DBPR license2321235

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 6, 2024 4:10 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 7, 2024 9:33 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority9 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical28 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#14High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine in ware wash area with 0 ppmsanitizer. Observed dishwasher machine in bar area with 0 ppm sanitizer. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.observed employee use personal cellphone, then begin cooking without handwash. Inspector coached owner on proper handwash techniques. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flies in bar area, inside blender machine. Observed 20 live flies in produce area in back of kitchen. Observed 3 live flies near reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. Observed 5 live flies in warehouse wash area. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork. Observed raw pork stored above raw fish. Operator changed order of storage. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored above plates near kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 9

#20Intermediate12A-01-4

Intermediate – Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed antiseptic instead of soap at hand sink in warewash area. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse off hands in unapproved hand sink in bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Inspector provided form to owner. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#23Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager at establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner present but not certified as a manager; David Alzate. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#26Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site. **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink in warewash area. Observed no soap at hand sink at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#28Intermediate27-16-5

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at handwash sink next to kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed bowls stored in rice and flour containers used as scoops. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed drain cord draining into pitcher in beer cooler at bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed employee cups stored on prep table in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restaurant for two employees in warewash and kitchen area. Owner provided hairnet to employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor next to fryer. Observed cases of liquor in floor of liquor closet. Owner placed everything off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior microwave soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at hand sink in warewash area. Observed no sign at hand sink at bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed dish washing machine soiled on the outside. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers throughout establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water I reach in cooler at bar. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.observed mops stored upside down. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed broken floor tiles in back of kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.