Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL MIO

12362 QUAIL ROOST DR · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33177

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3499699
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8881476
DBPR license2335134

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 17, 2024 10:52 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 18, 2024 9:45 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority8 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#10High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Cooked Carrots (108F – Cooling) inside closed container at reach in cooler at cook line. As per operator, product prepared more than 2 hours prior. Operator reheated product to 207F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#12High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed more than 40 flying insects flying in air and landing on clean cooking pot near three compartment sink next to the fryer in the kitchen area. Observed approximately 5 flying insects flying around and landing on unwashed tomatoes on preparation table. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority28-14-5

High Priority – Observed mop sink removed. As per operator, mop water is discarded on ground outside. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid stored in shelf in bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#15High 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 eggs stored over cooked carrots in reach in cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16High Priority01B-17-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of milk missing date marking at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator unable to determine date product opened. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 8

#17Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of milk missing date marking at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator unable to determine date product opened. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Cooked Carrots (108F – Cooling) inside closed container at reach in cooler at cook line. As per operator, product prepared more than 2 hours prior. Operator reheated product to 207F. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. Observed cutting boards with stains stored underneath preparation table near dry storage shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#20Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed on approved plans hand sink near three compartment sink. Observed hand sink was removed. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#21Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – 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. Observed food employee Angela hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#24Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Observed food employee Angela no proof of employee health agreement. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cooking pot stored on floor near fryer and 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in reach in cooler near milk and cooked carrots. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor tile near three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer chest in back of kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with old food debris. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#6Basic29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed from establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups and containers stored on floor in back of kitchen near exit door. Observed clean pot stored on floor near three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoons in bucket not inverted on preparation table. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris and grease throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 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 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.