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EL FLORIDITA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Based on 5 health inspections, EL FLORIDITA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT in MIAMI has earned a 2.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2411 SW 147 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10917414

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi mahi inside of the walk in cooler in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator took fish from bag **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On walk in freezer with ice buildup Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside of the bar ice bin. Manager took scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas, cheese croquettes not covered inside of the reach in freezer. Employee covered products Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing sink used as a dump sink.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cream brûlée, flan prepared onsite with not date marked.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some 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 Yubran Alegria 04/02/25

Inspection Date: 4/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10734934

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed beans, rice containers not labeled.

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup salt container at prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents rusted and ceiling tiles soiled, located at main kitchen.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed black bowls stored not inverted at service line. During the inspection operator removed items and placed the correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs stored on oven door handle, located near the orange juice machine. During the inspection operator removed items. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 2 doors reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors reach in freezer interior soiled.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, throughout the cooking line. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over fish dip container stored inside the walk in cooler. During the inspection operator removed item and placed it correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching raw fish and then handling clean kitchen utensils without changing gloves . Discussed and coached employees in proper methods. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
  • 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 kit.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at dishwasher area, and bar area. During the inspection operator provided paper towel rolls. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area. During the callback inspection operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8541130

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside ham container at reach in cooler at prep area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8383798

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Back prep cook line oven
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved it
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at bar blocked, operator moved obstruction, also back prep sink was being used as a dump sink. Corrected On-Site

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