EL FLORIDITA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
13501 SW 136 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw fish stored on floor in back of walk in freezer
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer on floor Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature near triple sink. Operator placed product inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed pot of uncovered rice stored under soap dispenser at hand sink. Operator covered rice Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled at cook line and container of sugar not labeled next to drink machines near office door Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at entrance of walk in cooler.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on floor at cook line. Operator removed and placed onto lower shelves. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of various oils not labeled at cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ware washing area,prep area.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked pasta located in the prep reach in cooler opposite stove. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/23/2024 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/18/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Observed at the front counter. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing sauces,dressings. Observed for the sugar container by the coffee station. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Walk-in cooler: cooked black beans ,as per operator from yesterday. (50F - Cooling)
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: cooked black beans ,as per operator from yesterday. (50F - Cooling)
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked black beans cooling in the walk-in cooler from the previous day tightly covered and packed too deep .
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled with encrusted food debris.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available at the time of the inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).