EL CANAL CAFE
8401 Northwest South River Drive
Florida, 33166
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).