DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

EL SALON

Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8527491

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the roof top bar.
  • 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 6 packs of tuna with an internal temperature of 36°F. still in the vacuum. The chef cut open the bags. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on a cutting board.
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. The cook inverted the ice bucket.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
  • 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the roof bar.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in the kitchen.
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the chlorine ppms at O.00 at the roof bar.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed the bar has no soap or paper towels and the near by sink blocked. Observed a bartender serve a drink and grabbed an unwrapped straw in a drink.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a dishwasher touch dirty dishes with a gloved hand and than remove the dishes with the same soiled gloves.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed several dust pans and brooms in front of the sink and a bowl inside it at the upstairs bar.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
  • 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
  • 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 the breakfast menu.
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the ice machines at the roof bar.

Inspection Date: 10/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8378865

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of cooking oil on the floor by the entrance. The moved the oil to 6 inches above the ground. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The chef removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed by the kitchen entrance. The chef inverted the items. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
  • 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 provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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 chef Alexis Cardenas expired in February.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at the kitchen entrance. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Poke tuna on the menu not identified as raw.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The chef brought towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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 and signed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation