EL ALMACEN
17100 Collins Avenue
Florida, 33160
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods greater than 41°F; ham and cheese sandwich (67F - Cold Holding); turkey and cheese sandwiches (65F - Cold Holding) All were located on front counter. As per manager food had only been for about 30 mins and is only kept at ambient temperature for 3 hours then discarded. No time marking.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen equipment being stored in hand washing sink. Advised manager and she removed. **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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed the following foods greater than 41°F; ham and cheese sandwich (67F - Cold Holding); turkey and cheese sandwiches (65F - Cold Holding) All were located on front counter. As per manager food had only been for about 30 mins and is only kept at ambient temperature for 3 hours then discarded. Discussed Time as of public health control and provided documentation. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas on floor near back door. Manager instructed employee to move to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in prep/ warewash area. Chef added. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).