EL NOVILLO
15450 New Barn Road
Florida, 33014
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10962694
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In front of cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Still observed **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/1/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10869687
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.operator replaced the cutting boards during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of ribs on walk in freezer floor, also observed multiple box of products under shelves located in dry storage area, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect device installed over the ice machine and wine glasses, at the bar station. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in cooler in establishment. Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In front of cook line. Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher touched dirty dishes than touched clean dishes. Instructed employee regarding wash hand procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed beans in walk in cooler with mold like growth. Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found, observed approximately 5 lives flies flying over the ice machine and bottles beverages at the bar station. Warning
- 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 sweet plantain (127F - Hot Holding) in steam table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165° F. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning shrimp on hand sink located next to ice machine. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked bean in walk in cooler was cooked from more than 24 hours as per operator with no date marked. Warning
Inspection Date: 3/31/2025
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed used utensils in standing water at 99°F . Operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed jalapeño cream (58/55F - Cooling) in walking cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed jalapeño cream (58/55F - Cooling) in walking cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed yuca (60/58F - Cooling) covered with aluminum foil in walk in cooler, operator uncovered. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 12/2/2024
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in frezzer floor.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Inspection Date: 4/19/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8655560
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled, hand sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Still observed **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 4/17/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8513573
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer, underneath of the kitchen equipment. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar station. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw beef storage on walk in cooler floor, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled, hand sink. Warning
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Vertical Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located in front of the cook line. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside sanitation solutions at 0 ppm. Operator add chlorine recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beans (61/60F - Cooling); was cooked from the date before as per operator located inside walk in cooler. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 lives flies in preparation room located on the back of the kitchen. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans (61/60F - Cooling); was cooked from the date before as per operator located inside walk in cooler. Warning
- 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 sweet plantain (116F - Hot Holding)inside steam table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked beans (61/60F - Cooling); inside deep plastic container, located inside walk in cooler. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser and Clorox with no label. Operator properly labeled it. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 9/29/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351358
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dishwasher area.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitation solutions at 200 ppm, operator add water, recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on the kitchen floor, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. Operator properly labeled it. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beans (53°F/59°F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, cooked from the day before as per operator. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans (53°F/59°F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, cooked from the day before as per operator
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun located at the bar station.
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 819-2755
Website: http://www.elnovillorestaurant.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(1,960 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Restaurant
✓ Bar
Location
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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