MI LINDO ECUADOR
NW 87 St Northwest 25th Street
Florida, 32122
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled AC vents all throughout kitchen cook/preparation area.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed poking/serving cleaned utensils stored food contact first at working table kitchen line. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. O all throughout working tables at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at at cook line and not hair restraint.
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. **Repeat Observed at 3 compartment sink. Violation** Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a few wall in disrepair over 3 compartment sink area. Repeat Violation
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest reach-in freezer kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above cook line area.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed latter stored behind chest freezers and old goods stored at mezzanine. Repeat Violation
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 36-04-5:Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. All throughout the kitchen.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees changing gloves not washing hands. Employees were coach on proper handwashing protocols.
- 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 hen stew (127F - Hot Holding) at kitchen table, as per manager just out 30 minutes, chef moved it to stove to reheat to 165°F or above. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage rack under working table kitchen rusted.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed serving and cooking utensils stored not handle first at kitchen working table
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards with mark not longer cleanable at kitchen table.
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet handle at 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall above 3 compartment sink
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup at standing reach in freezer at kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusted fan at rack next to teach in cooler. Observed soiled gaskets at chest freezer.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipes under 3 compartment sink.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several containers of prepared food uncovered at walk in cooler, as per chef for more than 24 hours.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed latter and other equipment stored in the kitchen area.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all throughout kitchen cooking line. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled/dusted wall above chest freezers.
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed moldy tomato paste inside walk in cooler.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef inside non food grade bags at chest freezer. Repeat Violation
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed not hot running water at 3 compartment sink, staff turn on water heater.. tested 100°F Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot running water at handwashing sink, staff turn on water heater.. tested 100°F Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 5/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen across WIC entrance and 3CS. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Observed the same . **Time Extended**
- 36-65-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed vapor and presence of smoked inside kitchen cooking area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed WIC shelves rusted and pitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Owner bought new shelving for walk in cooler . **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some unlabeled container with salt/sugar not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Still sugar container not identified. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/29/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/22/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
6
Basic
16
Total
29
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with not handle used to serve rice. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and trays under kitchen prep tables not inverted. Staff inverted the pans and pots. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed WIC unit with ambient temperature of 45F. Owner called technician. Warning
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing/disrepair at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water faucet handle at 3CS stripped. 3CS has an additional functional faucet. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed serving utensil stored in standing water 84 F at kitchen prep table and steam table. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed ar kitchen prep table. Warning
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not handwashing sing available at HWS by 3CS area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at RIF. Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed WIC fans with accumulated debris. Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen across WIC entrance and 3CS. Warning
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed spoons and knifes stored in a way that not only the handle can be touch. Warning
- 36-65-5:Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed vapor and presence of smoked inside kitchen cooking area. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed WIC shelves rusted and pitted. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen prep counter. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some unlabeled container with salt/sugar not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves not hand wash. Employee wash hands and put gloves Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meat stored inside nonfood grade carry out shopping bags at RIF Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner made payment while we performed inspection. Payment Confirmation #236069011 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw meat and a container of raw pork stored above cooked fish stewed inside WIC. Staff removed items and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw meat (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding); cooked cow feet (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked plantain (49F - Cold Holding); yellow rice (55F - Cold Holding); lentils (50F - Cold Holding); creme cheese (57F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw meat (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding); cooked cow feet (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked plantain (49F - Cold Holding); yellow rice (55F - Cold Holding); lentils (50F - Cold Holding); creme cheese (57F - Cold Holding) inside WIC. As per employee food has been stored since Sunday 05/19/2024. Warning
- 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 at steam table Tuna (112F - Hot Holding); potatoes (122F - Hot Holding); chicken stewed (122F - Hot Holding); tripe soup (115F - Hot Holding); goat stewed (115F - Hot Holding); fish soup (112F - Hot Holding). Kitchen staff reheat items Tuna (195F - Reheating); chicken stewed (195F - Reheating); tripe soup (194F - Reheating); fish soup (178F - Reheating); goat stewed (194F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not properly trained on procedures of how to set up 3CS. Employee was given instructions on how to set up 3CS. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 employees at the establishment working without food handling certification. Warning
- 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 inside WIC cooked lentils, cooked pork, cooked cow feet without date labels as per employee food cooked 05/19/24 Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottle with chemical not labeled inside kitchen area. Warning
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water line closed at ten HWS located at kitchen entrance. Staff turn on hot water line Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/22/2024 revealed 29 total violations (7 high priority, 6 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 11/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves at walk in cooler soild with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/16/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/16/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes with crystal bottles inside walk in cooler.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a box
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 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. Form provided while conducting the inspection. 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. Form provided while conducting the inspection. 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 at walk in cooler containers with cooked food for more than 24 hours without labels: rice, beans, stew.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/16/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).