DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

EL CANAL CAFE

8401 Northwest South River Drive
Florida, 33166
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/13/2025

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on office floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator placed towels in bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly in thank you bags in reach in freezer by kitchen entrance. Operator removed food from bag. 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 over plantain inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored food correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over empanadas, and raw chicken over fries inside reach in freezer by kitchen entrance. Operator stored food correctly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/4/2024

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon bags inside Walk in cooler. Operator cut bags. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave opening button broken.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed by dry storage. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 scoop handle touching salt inside container. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield over steam table inside kitchen.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels inside kitchen and front counter. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and vinegar squeeze bottles unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside women's restroom. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at employee handwash sink inside Men's restroom. Operator turned on hot water. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8500351

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup at Reach in freezers located at storage in the back of the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filter soiled at cook line. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled. Observed Fan guard at walk in cooler soiled.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind reach in freezer located at entrance of kitchen. Observed wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink at kitchen. Observed wall soiled behind hand sink next to cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored at preparation table across from cook line.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Container with salt with no label at preparation table. Manager placed label. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Chicken and beef stored in thank you bag at reach in freezer located at storage area at the back of the kitchen. Manager removed them from bag. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 ham croquetas (98F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per manager for more than 1 hour. Advice manager to reheat croquetas to 135F.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located next to cook line. Manager replenished paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soup at handsink located next to cook line. Manager replenished hand soup. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370462

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw shell eggs box stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed box from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer in back kitchen.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tong. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing water at 80°F by coffee machine at front counter. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind reach in freezer by kitchen entrance.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spry bottle with water and cinnamon not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pumpkin stored inside thank you bag in reach in freezer inside kitchen. Operator removed pumpkin from bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside Women's restroom. Operator provided it. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(114 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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