CARNICERO STEAKHOUSE

CARNICERO STEAKHOUSE in MIAMI has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

7390 SW 117 AV

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)

Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/23/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13656612

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 8 basic

3/20/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 10930744

Follow-up Inspection Required

8 high, 6 int, 21 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the interior of ice machine. Warning
16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled with dust and grease top of hot water dismachine. Also observed soiled top do chlorine sanitizer dismachine. Warning
14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup with no handle inside rice bin next to ice machine. Warning
36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken ceiling tile on top of dry racks of clean pans located next to kitchen exit area. Warning
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards that has cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Warning
16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Warning
35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at exit kitchen door. Warning
14-66-4:Basic - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Warning
08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Ice bin next to hand sink with no splash guard in between. Warning
33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease trap on the ground located next to outside dumpster. Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor at walk in freezer. Also observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer where ice cream is stored. Warning
10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula between the wall and 3 compartment sink. Warning
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 76F in ice cream area. Warning
35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed on top of prep area where polish machine is installed. Warning
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand washing sink located in dishwasher area. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at all reach in coolers drawers.
33-11-4:Basic - Observed Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
25-11-5:Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single services items stored outside in a plastic shed. Warning
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold substance on the back wall of three compartment sink. Warning
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor inside walk in freezer. Warning
49-03-4:Flammables stored/debris present in gas water heater room. For reporting purposes only.
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.clorine solution at the dismachine 0 ppm. 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. Warning
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored on top of ready to eat cooked ground beef at walk in cooler. Warning
08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw meat stored over raw shrimp inside walk in freezer. Warning
29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef 45 ( - Cold Holding). Also observed malanga mixture (59F - Cold Holding); ham croquettes (55F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (63F - Cold Holding). Also observed corvina raw fish (46F - Cold Holding) chimichurri sauce with garlic and oil (72F - Cold Holding). 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 black beans 129F Hold Holding. Operator reheated to 178F, also observed mash potato (117F - Hot Holding). Also observed cooked chicken (95F - Hot Holding); burger (94F - Hot Holding) Operator reheated to 168F. Corrected On-Site Warning
41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed quaternary solution over 600 ppm. Warning
03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed ground beef covered during cooling process inside walk in cooler. Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled rack shelves with accumulation of dust and grease where clean equipment are stored located next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cleaning sponge and food debris inside hand washing sink located at dishwasher area. Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand wash sink located in bar area. Warning
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Observed hand wash sink blocked with a rack of dirty wiping cloth in dismachine area. Warning
03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Warning

11/4/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13564132

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 14 basic

14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container use as scoop inside beans bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed a plastic container use as scoop inside beans bin. **Time Extended**
51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area. **Time Extended**
12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drinking on top of prep table next to grill, and also inside kitchen prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed an employee drinking on top of prep table next to grill, and also inside kitchen prep area. **Time Extended**
13-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed hair was outside of the hair restraints. Employees fixed their hair. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed some employees without hair restraints. **Time Extended**
24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at clean equipment area next to triple sink area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed wet nesting at clean equipment area next to triple sink area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler next to grill station and reach in freezer next to sushi station also observed a reach in cooler lid in disrepair next to sauté station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler next to grill station and reach in freezer next to sushi station also observed a reach in cooler lid in disrepair next to sauté station. **Time Extended**
10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored in door oven handle in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed 4 tongs stored in door oven handle in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 79F at grill station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed utensils in standing water 79F at grill station. **Time Extended**
38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed a light shield in disrepair in the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed a light shield in disrepair in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip tray installed on both side of the hood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed 1 hood drip tray installed and 1 missing. **Time Extended**
23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler next to fryer station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler next to fryer station. **Time Extended**
25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoons not inverted at the bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed spoons not inverted at the bar area. **Time Extended**
25-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar counter. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with salt not labeled on prep table at the front line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed container with salt not labeled on prep table at the front line. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked with dirty towel rack next to dishwasher area. Operator removed the rack. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed handwashing sink blocked with dirty towel rack next to dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at handwashing sink next to delivery station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to delivery station. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. I observed flans not date marked inside the reach in cooler next to the raw station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed flans not date marked inside the reach in cooler next to the raw station. **Time Extended**

10/30/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13557709

Follow-up Inspection Required

8 high, 6 int, 31 basic

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container use as scoop inside beans bin. Warning
51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area. Warning
36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair inside kitchen area. Warning
14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler temperature was at 59°F. Next to the raw station. Warning
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board inside kitchen area on cold prep station. Warning
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drinking on top of prep table next to grill, and also inside kitchen prep area. Warning
08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed bottle of soda stored inside the reach in cooler across the grill. Employee discarded it. Corrected On-Site Warning
13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed hair was outside of the hair restraints. Employees fixed their hair. Corrected On-Site Warning
24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at clean equipment area next to triple sink area. Warning
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler next to grill station and reach in freezer next to sushi station also observed a reach in cooler lid in disrepair next to sauté station. Warning
35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at exit door next to delivery station. Repeat Violation Warning
14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a broken lid container inside walk in cooler. Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of food stored on the floor of the reach in freezer. Warning
36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole under handwashing sink next to dishwasher area. Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer with ice cream are stored last night. Warning
10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Warning
10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored in door oven handle in the kitchen. Warning
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 79°F at grill station. Warning
38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed a light shield in disrepair in the kitchen area. Warning
14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip tray installed on both side of the hood. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler next to fryer station. Warning
12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Warning
21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket stored on top of prep table by the walk in freezer. Warning
25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoons not inverted at the bar area. Warning
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler next to dessert station. Warning
08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bread not covered inside reach in freezer in the kitchen area. Warning
25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar counter. Warning
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dusty walls inside kitchen area. Warning
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping stored on preparation table. Warning
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with salt not labeled on prep table at the front line. Warning
22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm. Warning
12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Warning
12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee placed hair inside the hair restraints and then engage in food preparation without washing hands. Warning
22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm. Warning
01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed parasite destruction letter was not provided. Operator provided the letter during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above vegetable inside walk in cooler. Warning
01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed flan (53F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler by the raw bar as per employee flans were stored last night. Stop sale was issue. Also observed marinated whole chickens (45F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Food was date marked on 10/28. Stop sale was issued. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan (53F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler by the raw bar as per employee flans were stored last night. Stop sale was issue. Observed whole marinated chicken (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. Warning
53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not knowing how to answer how to calibrate thermometer, coach employee the correct procedures. Warning
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked with dirty towel rack next to dishwasher area. Operator removed the rack. Corrected On-Site Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside handwashing sink and employee was washing beverage mixer at bar area. Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at handwashing sink next to delivery station. Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at handwashing sink next to delivery station. 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. I observed flans not date marked inside the reach in cooler next to the raw station. Warning

2/14/2025· 1y 2mo ago

4 basic

32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both door at bathroom used by employees.
32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at women's bathroom.
35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door near grill area.
51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.

Additional Information

Contact Information

Phone: (305) 603-9692

Website: https://www.carnicerogroup.com/

Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.9/5)

(1,112 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 – 11:00 PM

Saturday:12:00 – 11:00 PM

Sunday:12:00 – 11:00 PM

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Features

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Restaurant Features

Serves Beer

Serves Wine

Lunch

Dinner

Takeout

Delivery

Dine-in

Wheelchair Accessible

Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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