Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL MACHETICO

3399 NW 72 AVE STE 104 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33122

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3440625
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8729651
DBPR license2337863

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed empanadas on thank you bags. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with heavy soiled behind equipments, throughout the kitchen and back area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas stored on the kitchen area floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer cooler with ice buildup.

#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the Front counter ice bin.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under charbroiled grill soiled.

#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork, beef being thawed out at room temperature.

#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of lentils,rice beans not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.