DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

EL MIO

12362 Quail Roost Drive
Florida, 33177
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/19/2025

  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Angela hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Observed food employee Angela hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed food employee Angela hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 12/18/2024

  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor tile near three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Observed hole in floor tile near three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer chest in back of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Observed in reach in freezer chest in back of kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with old food debris. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Observed oven interior soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris and grease throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Observed wall soiled with old food debris and grease throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Angela hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Observed food employee Angela hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed food employee Angela no proof of employee health agreement. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Observed food employee reporting agreement for Angela no provided. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/17/2024

  • 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cooking pot stored on floor near fryer and 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in reach in cooler near milk and cooked carrots. Admin Complaint
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor tile near three compartment sink. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer chest in back of kitchen. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with old food debris. Admin Complaint
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed from establishment. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups and containers stored on floor in back of kitchen near exit door. Observed clean pot stored on floor near three compartment sink. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoons in bucket not inverted on preparation table. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris and grease throughout kitchen. Warning
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Cooked Carrots (108F - Cooling) inside closed container at reach in cooler at cook line. As per operator, product prepared more than 2 hours prior. Operator reheated product to 207F. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed more than 40 flying insects flying in air and landing on clean cooking pot near three compartment sink next to the fryer in the kitchen area. Observed approximately 5 flying insects flying around and landing on unwashed tomatoes on preparation table. Warning
  • 28-14-5:High Priority - Observed mop sink removed. As per operator, mop water is discarded on ground outside. Warning
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid stored in shelf in bathroom. 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 eggs stored over cooked carrots in reach in cooler at cook line. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-17-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of milk missing date marking at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator unable to determine date product opened. Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of milk missing date marking at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator unable to determine date product opened. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Cooked Carrots (108F - Cooling) inside closed container at reach in cooler at cook line. As per operator, product prepared more than 2 hours prior. Operator reheated product to 207F. Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. Observed cutting boards with stains stored underneath preparation table near dry storage shelves. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed on approved plans hand sink near three compartment sink. Observed hand sink was removed. Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Angela hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed food employee Angela no proof of employee health agreement. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/5/2024

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. Operator replaced the cutting board for a new one. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on a hat. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line. Operator placed bucket with utensils on stove. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator took can opener to dishwashing station.

Inspection Date: 4/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8570094

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water on prep table. Operator placed bucket with utensils on stove. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator placed a roll by hand wash sink. Dispenser will have batteries replaced today. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 a container with cooked rice cooked on 04-23-20 not labeled. Operator placed dated label. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8481399

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots not inverted at storage area exposed to dust. Person in charge remove them and placed pots upside down. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed five boxes with tomatoes ( arrived this morning)stored on floor. Person in charge removed boxes to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed the scoop and placed it in holder. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in clean food containers. Person in charge scratched them and storage the containers on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand sink. Person in charge removed utensils to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353017

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots not inverted. Operator stored pots on shelves. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator replaced scoop and placed on shelf.. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed utensils from container. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Prep table at kitchen.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(132 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
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Features

Restaurant Features

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

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