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EL CENTROAMERICANO RESTAURANT II

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 23, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3492548
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8856112
DBPR license2326579

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (51F – Cold Holding); chicharron (59F – Cold Holding) across grill. As per operator for approximately 1.5 hrs. Employee added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#8High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) on prep table next to stove. Operator diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed tags for clams not kept for 90 days. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap on hand sink across chalk in cooler. Operator provided the soap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Linda M, Teresa G, David R, Mirna V, Juana O, Eliseo M. All expired on 2024. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting meats without hair restraint. Employee put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop with handle inside Maseca flour in contact with product. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic23-03-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on prep table next to stove. Operator placed bucket on shelves under prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at prep area next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety 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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 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)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 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.