EL CAMINANTE REST&CAFETERIA
11351 W FLAGLER ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/8/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine stored over sauces inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator segregated the medicine. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training for Yenia, Maria, Magdalena, Edy all expired on 1/25. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's room.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (frozen) thawing in standing water inside triple sink. Employee turned on cold water for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt inside plastic container without label at kitchen. Employee properly labeled product. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bread with butter (79F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paper towels stored inside Hans sink at front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair before mens room.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid missing.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour inside plastic container without labeled at kitchen.
- 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 shell eggs stored over raw beef heart. Employee removed the beef heart from under the eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw pork (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance. As per employee raw pork was last used over six hours.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance. As per employee raw pork was last used over six hours. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Employee provided the soap.
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copy of employee training certificate for all employees.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not segregated from food for public service inside reach in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed white vinegar on kitchen floor. Employee replaced item on shelve. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Observed on shelve next to refrigerator.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bread with butter (69F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per manager for 3 hours. Manager placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 white rice (87F - Hot Holding) on steam table. As per employee for 2 hours. Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Discussed and provided form to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).