EL MACHETICO
9674 NW 25 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed not paper all throughout kitchen area.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking oil cooking pot stored not inverted at kitchen rack.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed not paper behind cook line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on kitchen floor.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed not all throughout the kitchen floor.
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed sanitizer bucket stored at kitchen floor, staff relocated bucket to working table rack. Corrected On-Site
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket stored 200 ppm, chef prep new solution retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed several eggs stored at ambient temperature at kitchen area, as per chef for less than four hours. Chef relocated shell eggs to rehab in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese empanadas (122F - Hot Holding); stuffed potatoes (121F - Hot Holding) at front counter hot box, as per chef for less than an hour, chef raised temperature of hot box and was instructed to monitor the temperature for the next hour to maker sure product reaches safe temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer 3 compartment sink at 200 ppm, staff added more water, retested at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at front area handwashing sink, staff provided new roll. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in back storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Observed missing ceiling tile in back storage area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/8/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed one missing ceiling tile in above storage area. Observed 2 missing ceiling tiles in restroom. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed restroom and front counter hand wash sink missing hand wash signs.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored over unwashed produce inside of reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee placed items in correct storage order. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to sauces. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap inside of restroom.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/8/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
11
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls inside rice container in back fridge. Observed bowls inside flour in dry storage area. Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in back storage area. Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding at wall near three compartment sink broken/missing. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red grooved cutting board at kitchen prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of Coca Cola on floor in dry storage area. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath red cutting board in kitchen prep area. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled at cook line. Reach in cooler gasket located in back storage area soiled. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled. Warning
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wiping cloths stored in soap and chlorine sanitizer under three compartment sink. Operator discarded immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth solution bucket on floor under three compartment sink. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with oil at cook line with no label. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed limes, carrots, and other vegetables in non food grade bags in reach in cooler and freezer. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat plantains and tequenos in reach in freezer. Operator put products in correct order. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tequenos (115F - Hot Holding); buenelo (113F - Hot Holding) As per operator, product was placed about half an hour ago. Operator reheating product to correct temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed male employee unaware of BIG 6 and basic cooking temperatures. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers inside hand wash sink in kitchen prep area. Operator removed. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine chemical test kit 04/23 for three compartment sink. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Form provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on online menu for steaks and eggs. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with water and chlorine mixture under three compartment sink with no label. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 20 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in the restroom and by the mop sink area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in the preparation table at the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the preparation table located in the kitchen. Chef removed wiping cloth from under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan in preparation table. Observed fan cover in reach in cooler soiled by the front counter. Observed wall soiled behind the preparation area in the kitchen.
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 84F. chef discarded the water.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. At the time of the inspection observed raw chicken and raw pork stored in the same container. Chef discarded the pork from the container. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At the time of the inspection observed raw chicken over potato salad at reach in cooler.
- 11-27-4: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. Printed vomiting and diarrhea procedure and gave it to operator. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided water damaged test kit, no other test kit available.
- 11-26-1: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. Printed employee Health agreement to operator and it was signed on site. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
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Phone: (305) 599-0397
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(274 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025