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EL CARNIVAL

EL CARNIVAL has 4 health inspections on file for its MIAMI BEACH location, with an overall rating of 1.7/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

809 LINCOLN RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/14/2026

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13610368

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of red pepper flakes and in a container of cooked rice. The manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on most coolers. Warning
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on a rusty shelf. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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 20 salmon fillets and 11 tuna filets with an internal temperature of 41°F still in the vacuum. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the second reach in cooler door falls off when opened.r Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several bags of ice on the walk-in freezer floor. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pairs on the oven door. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler doors and gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen. Warning
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bartender moved the moved them behind the bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 09-02-5:High Priority - Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Observed the bartender holding and cutting mint with bare hands at the bar. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the cook line the cook cutting chicken removed gloves and put on gloves and put fish on the grill without washing his hands. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked mashed potatoes in the upright refrigerator at the back of the kitchen. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 20 salmon fillets and 11 tuna filets with an internal temperature of 41°F still in the vacuum. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Asked the manager about oyster tag regulations she didn't no the answer. Warning
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade and soda gun nozzle at the bar. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fruit and utensils in the hand washing sink at the bar. The manager removed everything. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed carnival ceviche, salmon or tuna crispy, tuna or salmon tartare, oysters. As per the manager those are severed raw. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen entrance. The manager brought towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working; Paully; Alvaro; Camille; and vaitiare all have been employed for more than 60. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap. Observed at the bar and kitchen entrance. The manager brought soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning
  • 02A-01-5:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided printed and displayed during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 9/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10915727

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed in a container of pasta. The owner removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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 20 tuna fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in coolers gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The cook moved it to the ice machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bar tender inverted it. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies room. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets soiled
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bar tender put them behind the bar. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell eggs over cook chicken in the upright cooler. The owner moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over onions in the walk-in cooler. The owner moved the onions to the top shelf. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 20 tuna fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a drink shaker in the sink. The bar tender removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed salmon or tuna crispy, tuna or salmon tartare and seared ahi tuna steak on the menu, As per the owner those items are severed raw. The owner put an asterisk next to each item. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The owner brought soap.

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Priority: Basic
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of cheese. The owner removed it. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Observed: 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 a package of white fish still in the vacuum with an internal temperature I’d 41°F. Priority: Basic
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket torn. Priority: Basic
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fish on the walk-in freezer floor. The owner put it on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a gallon bottle of degreaser in the sink in the ware washing room. The owner removed it. Priority: Intermediate
  • 10-20-4:Basic - Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs on the oven door. The owner removed them. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Observed: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the brunch menu has Tuna and Salmon bowls and the dinner menu has tuna and salmon tartare. As per the owner those items are served raw and are not identified as raw. The owner put asterisks on the menus. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies room. Priority: Basic
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the ware washing room. Priority: Intermediate
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reachin and walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. Priority: Basic
  • 48-04-4:Observed: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 4 tanks in the back room. Priority: Reporting
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over lemons in the walk-in cooler. Priority: High Priority
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 a package of white fish still in the vacuum with an internal temperature I’d 41° Priority: High Priority
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Observed: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar counter top. The owner put the straws behind the bar. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. Priority: High Priority
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Observed: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. The filter have a date of 10-16-19. Priority: Intermediate

Inspection Date: 10/28/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the cook line.
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. The manager inverted it. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the scoop on the ice machine. The manager put it on a clean metal tray. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled at the front counter.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager inverted the mop over the mop sink. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(383 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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