RESTAURANTE MEXICANO EL CARNAL, LLC
6890 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida, 33144
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/7/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.observed women's restroom door open, not self closing.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in back prep area where dry food and bowls are kept.
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean plates next to hand sink under paper towels. Inspector spoke to manager, dishes were moved.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple cold holding equipment not in use and not working, behind dining area and in bar.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.observed hole in wall of men's restroom.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in all chest freezers and reach in freezer in kitchen and back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in multiple reach in coolers soiled gaskets in kitchen area. Observed soiled air fan in warewash area. Observed soiled air vents in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in reach in coolers throughout establishment.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish in chest freezer in kitchen not covered.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in under grill raw beef and chicken stored above cooked beef and chicken. Operator fixed order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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: beans (110F - Hot Holding); rice (120F - Hot Holding). As per operator, items were put there less than 3 hours prior to inspection. Operator turned up heat. **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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knives on magnet. Operator removed and placed in three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in hand sink across stove area filled with tongs. Employee moved during inspection.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables and in interior of several reach in coolers in kitchen area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in next freezers throughout restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Observed ice buildup in reach in next freezers throughout restaurant. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Multiple coolers with rust. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Observed Multiple coolers with rust. **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: observed mop sink still missing breaker **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls and pans use as scoops inside rice containers.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in walk in cooler not secure tanks.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in doorway of walk in cooler.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under exit door of kitchen.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in next freezers throughout restaurant.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air fan on prep table soiled with debris.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Multiple coolers with rust.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored standing up in mop sink. Operator inverted for proper protection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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 in walk in cooler the following items refried beans (45F/46F- Cooling); rice (44F/45F- Cooling); corn cooked (44F/45 - Cooling); beef (46F/47F- Cooling). As per operator, food was prepared the day before inspection.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in to go bags stored in reach in freezers
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in food prep area under refrigerator
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler the following items refried beans (45F/46F- Cooling); rice (44F/45F- Cooling); corn cooked (44F/45 - Cooling); beef (46F/47F- Cooling). As per operator, food was prepared the day before inspection.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 13 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).