Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EL CANTONES REST

11865 SW 26 ST E3 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331752400

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3465824
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8776821
DBPR license2320187

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut ham stored inside thank you bags at walk in freezer. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.

Basic 9

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage, above the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.

#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. During the inspection employee put a cap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. By the cooking line.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at front counter.

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line, and the 2 doors standing reach in cooler, located at preparation area.

#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing raw fish and pork in standing water at three compartments sink. Employee removed items and placed them with running water .

#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.