El Arroyito Cafe
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2024
70
Score
Going back to 2022, El Arroyito Cafe has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 15, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 14 violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “no drainboards or equivalent provided”, which has been cited two times.
El Arroyito Cafe's latest score of 70 falls below the Miami average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Vitamins, kitchen shelves.
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching Dirty cutting board then Engage in food preparation.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade bags in contact with Raw frozen seafood reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Repeat Violation**
16-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen stove top.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen reach in freezer.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rose sugar, flower etc.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed old food debris throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked food inside all RIC not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
23
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
39
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the chest reach-in freezer by the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Ice buildup in the chest reach-in freezer by the cook line. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items **Time Extended**
16-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most reach in coolers in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most reach in coolers in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen **Time Extended**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Arroyito Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Arroyito Cafe on file is from Jul 15, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Arroyito Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no drainboards or equivalent provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Arroyito Cafe.
How does El Arroyito Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Arroyito Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Arroyito Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Arroyito Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Arroyito Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Arroyito Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Arroyito Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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