EL CENTROAMERICANO RESTAURANT II
155 SW 107 AVE
Kendall, Florida
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/18/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top exterior soiled.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cheese mix stored inside non -food grade bag inside reach in cooler at prep area.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken taquitos (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator since the night before. Operator segregated. Observed sausage (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to stove. As per operator since the night before. Operator segregated.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken taquitos (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator since the night before. Operator segregated. Observed sausage (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to stove. As per operator since the night before. Operator segregated. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at washing area soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2025 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
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 1/23/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty at kitchen area. **Warning**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting meats without hair restraint. Employee put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop with handle inside Maseca flour in contact with product. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on prep table next to stove. Operator placed bucket on shelves under prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at prep area next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (51F - Cold Holding); chicharron (59F - Cold Holding) across grill. As per operator for approximately 1.5 hrs. Employee added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **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 Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) on prep table next to stove. Operator diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed tags for clams not kept for 90 days. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap on hand sink across chalk in cooler. Operator provided the soap. **Repeat Violation** **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 employee training expired for Linda M, Teresa G, David R, Mirna V, Juana O, Eliseo M. All expired on 2024. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at storage area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed next to triple sink and unit across stove at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Observed Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed next to triple sink and unit across stove at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink across walk in cooler. Employee provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Observed at kitchen hand sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/12/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at prep station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at storage area. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed white chest freezer with ice buildup at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen. Manager started to clean the equipment during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled next to triple sink. **Warning**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed next to triple sink and unit across stove at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bag used to store calamari inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over RTE chicken. Manager properly rearranged by cooking tempetures. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **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 chicken stored over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Manager properly arranged products by cooking tempetures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw skirt steak (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw steak (45F - Cold Holding); mushroom sauce (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across grill. As per employee from overnight. Also observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); cooked mussels (49F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (49F - Cold Holding); clams (47F - Cold Holding) inside seafood reach in cooler across stove. As per employee from overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw skirt steak (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw steak (45F - Cold Holding); mushroom sauce (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across grill. As per employee from overnight. Also observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); cooked mussels (49F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (49F - Cold Holding); clams (47F - Cold Holding) inside seafood reach in cooler across stove. As per employee from overnight. Also observed chicharron mix (53F - Cold Holding); cheese mix (50F - Cold Holding); beans mix (52F - Cold Holding) on prep table across flat grill. As per employee for approximately 1.5 hr. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink across walk in cooler. Employee provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2024 revealed 13 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).