EL CENTROAMERICANO RESTAURANT II
155 SW 107 AVE
Kendall, Florida
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 4/24/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
13
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to line tortillas at kitchen. Employee removed the cloth. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at preparation station next to ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone next to clean bowls on shat cook line. Employee removed the phone. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn next to kitchen exit door.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile broken at bar. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer at kitchen.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 98F employee placed container with utensils on stove for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at fruits station. Employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with food debris across unit containing seafood.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted inside unit containing seafood.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler next to storage and also inside reach in cooler next to exit back door. Repeat Violation
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under storage shelves inside walk in freezer.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tostones stored inside nonfood-grade bags inside white chest freezer. Employee placed food product in a food-grade bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cut onions inside walk in cooler. Employee removed the onions. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); mashed cheesed (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to exit back door. As per employee from the previous night. Employee discarded the food products. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); mashed cheesed (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to exit back door. As per employee from the previous night. Employee discarded the food products. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on second hand sink inside mens room.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on second hand sink inside mens room
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2024 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 2/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned plates used for food service not stored inverted over shelve at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen area and bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile broken at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bowls in standing water at 77F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler across back exit door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Clam/mussel/oyster tags still not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags no date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed tags still not date marked. **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche mixto and sunny side up eggs not marked as raw in menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed ceviche mixto and sunny side up eggs still not marked as raw in menu. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/9/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside corn flour container. Manager removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned plates used for food service not stored inverted over shelve at cook line. Warning
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used as cover for pupusas stuffings at kitchen. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at employee bathroom trash can no lid. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen area and bar Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile broken at bar area. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging on oven door handle at cook line. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bowls in standing water at 77°F. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler across back exit door. Repeat Violation 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 observed cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per operator was prepared 2 days ago. Employee was advised to discard food items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Nonfood-grade bags used to stored cheese at kitchen prep area. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per operator was prepared 2 days ago. Employee was advised to discard food items. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicharron mix (65F - Cold Holding); refried beans (65F - Cold Holding); cheese (64F - Cold Holding) coleslaw (66F - Cold Holding) as per employee for 1 hour next to cook line. Employee prepared ice bath for rapid cooling. Also observed cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per operator was prepared 2 days ago. Employee was advised to discard food items. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags no date marked. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche mixto and sunny side up eggs not marked as raw in menu. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Employee provided the soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 21 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).