EL ALMACEN
17100 COLLINS AVE STE 116 · SUNNY ISLES BEACH · Dade County · FL 33160
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods greater than 41°F; ham and cheese sandwich (67F – Cold Holding); turkey and cheese sandwiches (65F – Cold Holding) All were located on front counter. As per manager food had only been for about 30 mins and is only kept at ambient temperature for 3 hours then discarded. No time marking.
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen equipment being stored in hand washing sink. Advised manager and she removed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed the following foods greater than 41°F; ham and cheese sandwich (67F – Cold Holding); turkey and cheese sandwiches (65F – Cold Holding) All were located on front counter. As per manager food had only been for about 30 mins and is only kept at ambient temperature for 3 hours then discarded. Discussed Time as of public health control and provided documentation. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 1
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:37 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.