Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL FARO LATIN CAFE INC

5305 NW 79 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33166

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3498156
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8876003
DBPR license2312894

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking shell eggs and then handled clean plates in kitchen. Employee was trained on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed white rice stored on in thank you bags in reach in freezer by three compartment sink. Operator stored food in food graded bag. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by kitchen back door. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting boards stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed cutting boards from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and wall by kitchen window. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed soy sauce bottle unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.