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EL CATRACHO SABROSO

EL CATRACHO SABROSO has 7 health inspections on file for its FLORIDA CITY location, with an overall rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

35412 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13479875

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal container not stored inverted at shelve located on top of tree compartment sink.
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observe operator washed knife but operator did not rinsed and sanitized. Coached operator on the proper procedure on how to sanitized in the correct order in three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair next to flat grill.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white reach in freezer located at the entrance of the MFDV.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar bucket scoop handle not stored above top of food within a closed container at entrance to MFDV.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler next to flat grill. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to flat grill.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over fruit pulp at reach in freezer by trucks entrance. Also observed raw eggs stored over milk at reach in cooler next to flat grill. Coached operator on the proper procedure to properly separated raw animal food from ready-to-eat food. Operator stored beef properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Operator handled soiled utensils then proceeded to handle packaged food without washing hands. Coached operator to wash hands after changing tasks. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator not knowing the minimum cooking temperature of whole meat. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-43-4:Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Observe Quaternary test kit expired July, 2025.

Inspection Date: 8/29/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/28/2024

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all foods inside the reach in cooler were out of temperature. Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container lid broken. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign was provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse of gallons of milk to storage fruit beverages. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not identified at the front counter. Sugar was identified. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese (45 F - Cold Holding); bistec (47 F - Cold Holding); beef (53 F - Cold Holding); ceviche (48 F - Cold Holding) sausage (54 F - Cold Holding); ham (49 F - Cold Holding) As for employee foods were placed yesterday night and today around 7:00 am. Operator discarded all the foods Stop sale was issued. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (45 F - Cold Holding); bistec (47 F - Cold Holding); beef (53 F - Cold Holding); ceviche (48 F - Cold Holding) ; sausage (54 F - Cold Holding); ham (49 F - Cold Holding) As for employee foods were placed yesterday night and today around 7:00 am. Stop sale was issued. Operator discarded all the foodsWarning Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towel paper was provided. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 4/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8544356

  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed both employees drinking from unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation, employee removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the cooler where they keep the ice. Repeat Violation
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed beverage stored inside gallons of milk inside the reach in cooler.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored inside the reach in cooler not covered.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink. Paper towels was provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 1/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8545054

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8544322

  • 51-36-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. MFDV not mobile blocked by fence , 1 flat tire, vehicle resting on concrete blocks, and engine does not start. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: Observed MFDV not mobile blocked by fence , vehicle resting on concrete blocks, and engine does not start. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - 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 employees working over 4 months . Danei Oerez, Daniza Mirakes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: 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 employees working over 4 months . Danei Oerez, Daniza Mirakes. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8329834

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored on the floor. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed current decal not displayed. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning
  • 51-06-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Warning
  • 51-36-1:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. MFDV not mobile blocked by fence , 1 flat tire, vehicle resting on concrete blocks, and engine does not start. Warning
  • 28-10-4:Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. Waste water tank overflowing onto the ground. Warning
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at around 68° F at the preparation table since 6:00 am this morning. Stop sale was issued Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell eggs stored at around 68° F at the preparation table since 6:00 am this morning. Stop sale was issued Warning
  • 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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certification expired 04/18/23 Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pair of glasses stored inside the hand wash sink. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 28-09-5:Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed food truck dispensing waste water pipe outside .Operator disconnected the pipe going outside and the waste water goes to the waste water tank connected to the unit.Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink. Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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 employees working over 4 months . Danei Oerez, Daniza Mirakes. 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 was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning