EL NOVILLO
15450 New Barn Road
Florida, 33014
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/2/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
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
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025