Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EL GRAN INKA

606 CRANDON BLVD · KEY BISCAYNE · Dade County · FL 33149

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3466471
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8777468
DBPR license2331224

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

#12High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (121F – Hot Holding) at cook line, operator removed product to oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.

Intermediate 5

#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 12/2021 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container stored inside kitchen handwashing sink.

#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at secondary handwashing sink.

#17Intermediate53A-14-4

Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of thermometer calibration procedures, coached person in charge on correct procedures.

#18Intermediate02C-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 container of cooked beans no date marked, as per cook for more than 24 hours prior.

Basic 10

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls and pans not inverted on top of reach in coolers.

#2Basic16-29-4

Basic – Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Observed employee washing not sanitizer set up. Coached employee on correct procedures. Operator prepared sanitizer on the 3 compartment sink.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers at shelf near 3 compartment sink.

#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with heavy accumulation of grease throughout kitchen.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in coolers and walk in freezer.

#8Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed several shelves rusted inside walk in freezer and reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed octopus 33F thawing in standing water. Coached employee on correct procedures and operator placed product under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.