EL CRUCERO RESTAURANT
7050 SW 8 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
13
Total
20
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed tiles absorbent in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed tiles absorbent in kitchen area; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and holes in tiles throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed water damage and holes in tiles throughout kitchen area; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed underneath screen doors at both exits. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed underneath screen doors at both exits; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on grass and dirt. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed dumpster on grass and dirt; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in all freezers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed in all freezers in kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 35B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper above sandwich press area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed bug zapper above prep table in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air vents in walk in cooler soiled. Observed exterior of ice bin soiled. Observed gaskets in black fridge. Observed soiled chlorine test kit above three compartment sink. Observed soiled air vent above three sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed air vents in walk in cooler soiled. Observed exterior of ice bin soiled. Observed gaskets in black fridge. Observed soiled chlorine test kit above three compartment sink. Observed soiled air vent above three sink. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Open dumpster lid; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed at front counter; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. observed in beer cooler at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: observed in beer cooler at front counter; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in cooler at counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed water in cooler at counter; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer next to kitchen hen e it, observed food in walk in cooler with no lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed in fridge in kitchen area; stored food no cover. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed throughout kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. observed raw chicken stored above raw pork in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed raw ground beef stored above raw pork in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed next to walk in cooler paint and hand soap stored above avocados and cookies. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed next to walk in cooler paint and hand soap stored above juice and napkins; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed no form or kit; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. observed shelves above three sink soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: observed shelves above three sink soiled; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand sink in kitchen. Cook brought paper towels to inspector. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed no towels at hand sink in kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on rack in back where knife and drinks are kept. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed on rack in back where knife and drinks are kept; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed no name on label of bottles above three sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed no name on label of bottles above three sink; at callback. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 20 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
8
Basic
16
Total
28
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed tiles absorbent in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and holes in tiles throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed underneath screen doors at both exits. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. observed in back of house cases of fruit on floor. Observed cases of beer on floor of walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on grass and dirt. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in all freezers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on chest freezer. **Warning**
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper above sandwich press area. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air vents in walk in cooler soiled. Observed exterior of ice bin soiled. Observed gaskets in black fridge. Observed soiled chlorine test kit above three compartment sink. Observed soiled air vent above three sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of black fridge. **Warning**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. observed in beer cooler at front counter. **Warning**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in cooler at counter. **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer next to kitchen hen e it, observed food in walk in cooler with no lid. **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored on top of beer in 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 chicken stored above raw pork in walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef touch and handle raw pork, then begin other task with no glove change. Inspector coached chef on prior hand wash and glove change techniques. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed next to walk in cooler paint and hand soap stored above avocados and cookies. **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 unable to calibrate thermometer. Inspector went over process with employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Richard Gutierrez 05-19-2015. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. observed shelves above three sink soiled. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink covered with bucket at front counter. Observed hand sink used to store knife on it in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand sink in kitchen. Cook brought paper towels to inspector. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on rack in back where knife and drinks are kept. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed no name on label of bottles above three sink. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 28 total violations (4 high priority, 8 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the establishment **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, by the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, by the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter. **Time Extended**
- 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2024 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
20
Total
26
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler ceiling with heavy soiled.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, by the walk in cooler.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout the kitchen areas.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one case of water stored on the floor near the walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at preparation area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at preparation area.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
- 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchens areas.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching soiled surfaces and boxes and then she started touching clean kitchen utensils without changing gloves.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at men's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 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 Niurka Altuve, Fany Volleda, Yaritza Alberteris, and Sandra Pacheco. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 26 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 20 basic).