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EL CENTROAMERICANO RESTAURANT II

155 SW 107 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33174

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3472532
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8783529
DBPR license2326579

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate7 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 5

#8High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bag used to store calamari inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over RTE chicken. Manager properly rearranged by cooking tempetures. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#10High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Manager properly arranged products by cooking tempetures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw skirt steak (47F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding); raw steak (45F – Cold Holding); mushroom sauce (50F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across grill. As per employee from overnight. Also observed raw shrimp (48F – Cold Holding); cooked mussels (49F – Cold Holding); raw calamari (49F – Cold Holding); clams (47F – Cold Holding) inside seafood reach in cooler across stove. As per employee from overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw skirt steak (47F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding); raw steak (45F – Cold Holding); mushroom sauce (50F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across grill. As per employee from overnight. Also observed raw shrimp (48F – Cold Holding); cooked mussels (49F – Cold Holding); raw calamari (49F – Cold Holding); clams (47F – Cold Holding) inside seafood reach in cooler across stove. As per employee from overnight. Also observed chicharron mix (53F – Cold Holding); cheese mix (50F – Cold Holding); beans mix (52F – Cold Holding) on prep table across flat grill. As per employee for approximately 1.5 hr. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink across walk in cooler. Employee provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at prep station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed white chest freezer with ice buildup at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen. Manager started to clean the equipment during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled next to triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed next to triple sink and unit across stove at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.