EL PUB RESTAURANT
1548 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33135
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw chicken stored above cook3d beef. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Heated line above the steam table in the kitchen: cooked potatoes (112-119F – Hot Holding). As per operator, placed on the line less than an hour before the inspection. Operator reheated to 168F. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 8
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep kitchen: can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Juice squeeze station: juice stained stored inside the hand washing sink. Ware wash area: pan stored inside the hand washing sink.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee adding water into a pan at the hand washing sink in the kitchen by the three compartment sink. Operator coached the employee **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Angel Bentancourt
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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. All employees except 2. As per operator, all files are locked in the office, no access.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sandwich station area: flan not date marked m as per operator, prepared two days ago. Walk in cooler: cooked beef, cooked chicken and cooked pork not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with degreaser not labeled, stored by the sandwich station area.
Basic 4
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer:2 cases of chicken stored on the floor underneath the shelves.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ware wash area and sandwich station area. Discussed with the operator and provided hand washing signs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:24 PM.
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.