EL SARTEN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
5904 W 20 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33016
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in the oven at cook line roasted pork (89 F – Cooling), as per cook pork was left cooling from the night before. Operator discarded food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw chicken stored over fresh garlic in oil. Observed in the walk in cooler raw chicken stored over fresh garlic in oil. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the oven at cook line roasted pork (89 F – Cooling), as per cook pork was left cooling from the night before. Operator discarded food. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the prep cooler at cook line in a double insert observed raw chicken (50 F – Cold Holding), as per operator just placed in unit. Operator removed it on site and placed it inside the cooler to rapidly cool. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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. No proof of training for all employees working over 60 days, Yaneisy Marrero, Talia Garcia, Carlos Martinez.
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled. Observed microwave interior soiled. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar area. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dishwashing area. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 1:02 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.