EL NOGAL
318 20 ST · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
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 3
12A-27-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed the cook cracked three shell eggs and dropped potatoes in the fryer without washing his hands. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Admin Complaint**
12A-07-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook moved a plastic of cooking oil from the floor to a shelf then touched a soiled cloth towel then put on gloves without washing his hands. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Admin Complaint**
12A-02-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed at the bar. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided via email. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided via email. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31A-04-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed the faucet is in disrepair not able to wash hands at the bar. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed the faucet is in disrepair not able to wash hands at the bar. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed salmon avocado toast on the breakfast menu and fish ceviche, shrimp ceviche, mix ceviche and pork belly ceviche not identified as raw on the lunch/ dinner menu. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed salmon avocado toast on the breakfast menu and fish ceviche, shrimp ceviche, mix ceviche and pork belly ceviche not identified as raw on the lunch/ dinner menu. **Warning** **Time Extended**
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Maria and Carlos working on the past inspection in April. As per the bar tender they are still working here. Observed Maria Paz working at the bar and she has been employed for 2 months. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Maria and Carlos working on the past inspection in April. As per the bar tender they are still working here. Observed Maria Paz working at the bar and she has been employed for 2 months. **Warning** **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. Form provided via email. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: 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. Form provided via email. **Warning** **Time Extended**
Basic 5
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed three tiles with water damage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed three tiles with water damage. **Warning** **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-13-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Warning* **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastics containers not labeled in the kitchen entrance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastics containers not labeled in the kitchen entrance. **Warning** **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:42 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.