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EL FLORIDITA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Based on 5 health inspections, EL FLORIDITA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT in MIAMI has earned a 2.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

13501 SW 136 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10903535

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at waiter station. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at prep station. Operator printed out poster and posted at hand sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp (frozen) thawing at room temperature next to triple sink. Opera begin food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine, retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator changed sanitizer container. Retest Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauce inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (69F - Cold Holding) on prep table next to cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 3/28/2025

  • 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

Inspection Date: 11/14/2024

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 2/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8477399

  • 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

Inspection Date: 8/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8375625

  • 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.

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(1,790 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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