EL NOGAL
318 20 ST · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed the cook cracked three shell eggs and dropped potatoes in the fryer without washing his hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook moved a plastic of cooking oil from the floor to a shelf then touched a soiled cloth towel then put on gloves without washing his hands. **Warning**
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. The operator found the letter during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed at the bar. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
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. Form provided via email. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink at the bar has several containers in it. **Warning**
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed the faucet is in disrepair not able to wash hands at the bar. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed salmon avocado toast on the breakfast menu and fish ceviche, shrimp ceviche, mix ceviche and pork belly ceviche not identified as raw on the lunch/ dinner menu. **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 Maria and Carlos working on the past inspection in April. As per the bar tender they are still working here. Observed Maria Paz working at the bar and she has been employed for 2 months. **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. Form provided via email. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the bar. **Warning**
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of salt. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed three tiles with water damage. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor. **Warning**
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. The bartender took it the kitchen to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The bartender inverted the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cook removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several utensils in a pan with a water temperature of 83°F. The cook poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastics containers not labeled in the kitchen entrance. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:00 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.