Inspection Report

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EL JARDIN DE LOS SABORES

14657 SW 42 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3446144
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8735170
DBPR license2320526

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority7 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw Chicken breast over unwashed produce at reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate 7

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mixer machine blocking handsink located next to 3 compartment sink.

#8Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection no food manager certificate provided for Maricela Lopategui.

#9Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink.

#11Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Legna

#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink.

#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans and rice and beans, held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink.

Basic 5

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area across cook line.

#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil bucket not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor across 3 compartment sink.

#4Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.

#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at restroom.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.