EL MEGACHUZO
17632 Collins Avenue
Florida, 33160
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense cooked rice. **Repeat Violation**
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located in bar area.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on floor in dry storage area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-freezer.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water. Located next to 3 compartment sink.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated debris.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 7/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense chips and rice.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and reach in freezer door in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface and in disrepair.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork chops thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table in prep area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulated debris.
- 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 being stored above raw beef. Located in reach in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/29/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).