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EL RIO LINDO CAFE CORP

641 Southwest 12th Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33130
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/25/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling with water damage at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
  • 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 over raw beef inside reach in cooler at cook line.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • 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. Provided to operator via email. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pans inside hws at kitchen, chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers beef and raw shell eggs offered raw or undercooked with no consumer advisory posted. Printed to person in change and posted at front counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/27/2024

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling with water damage at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler by employees restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers on floor by reach in freezers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler by cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar by coffee machine not identified as its common name. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans and cooked white rice inside reach in cooler with no date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hours prior. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/1/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling with water damage at kitchen area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler by employees restroom.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers on floor by reach in freezers.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezers.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching flour inside container at cook line.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 77F at cook line.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler by cook line.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed handle leaking at kitchen hand washing sink.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar by coffee machine not identified as its common name.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ham and white rice at reach in cooler by cook line.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (62F - Cold Holding) on top of reach in cooler at cook line. As per operator from approximately 30 minutes prior. Operator placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken soup (84F - Hot Holding) on top of 3 compartment sink, as per operator for approximately 30 minutes prior. Operator placed product inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Provided to operator via email.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of thermometer calibration procedures. Coached person in charge.
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers beef and raw shell eggs offered raw or undercooked with no consumer advisory posted. Printed to person in change and posted at front counter. 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 cooked beans and cooked white rice inside reach in cooler with no date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
  • 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 Carmen Vasquez, Eliett Carmona, Suyapa Mendoza all certified by FRLA expired on 09-30-2024. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8608727

  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth stored over tortillas.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter ice bin.
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable Odors in kitchen by deep freezer and in employee restroom.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Left faucet in employee restroom doesn't turn on.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Refried beans and bacon stored in upright freezer un covered. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Tilapia stored in ice bag in small deep freezer not labeled. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in cook kitchen. Sink blocked with table holding plates. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351919

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in bar area soiled.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls and pots on clean storage shelf in back kitchen area not inverted. Also, plates on shelf in kitchen area not inverted. Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No lid on waste receptacle in women's restroom.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal belongings stored on clean equipment in storage area of kitchen and in bar area on bottled waters. Operator removed employee jackets and purse to properly store. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pairs of tongs hanging from stove handle. Operator removed tongs to properly store. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp clean stacked pans on storage shelf unable to properly air dry triple sink thawing in standing water. Operator emptied bowl of water and started to cook shrimp Corrected On-Site
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Ceiling in kitchen, prep and cookline area not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. white cheese (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); in single door reach-in cooler near kitchen entry door. Operator stated the items were left out for about 20 minutes during lunch rush. Operator stated she will keep both foods in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to triple sink used to store equipment. Operator removed items from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink, hand wash sink in bar area, or at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Operator replenished paper towels at all three hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had employee read and sign form. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(200 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
✓ Currently Open

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✓ Restaurant

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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