El Floridita Seafood Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
74
Score
El Floridita Seafood Restaurant, located at 8393 Bird Rd, Miami, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 16, 2026, with a score of 74. The inspection identified six minor violations, including the use of a plastic cup as a scoop and food debris on a microwave door handle, both of which were corrected on-site. A cutting board with cut marks that was no longer cleanable was also noted during this inspection.
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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as a scoop inside bin of seasoning in kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle with food debris and soiled exterior in kitchen prep area. Operator wiped down. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located in cafeteria prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wiping cloths on top of cutting board in kitchen area not stored in sanitizer solution. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar in cafeteria coffee prep area with no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of degreaser located near ware washing station with no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave next to back cook line with food debris on door handle. Operator wiped down. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed frozen commercially packaged mahi mahi inside walk in cooler being thawed while inside packaging. As per chef, the product was recently placed there about half an hour ago. Operator removed product from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of cutting board at prep table. Operator removed immediately . **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket of sanitizing solution on floor near prep table. Operator removed from floor immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottle of oil not labeled at the cook line. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths on cutting board located across the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles containing oil located across the cook line with no label. Operator labeled immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
90
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Observe preparation cooler at cook line, next to the steam table at 58F, not maintaining minimum cold holding temperature. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: During the callback inspection unit still in disrepair, not maintained at proper cold holding temperature. As per manager they already ordered a new cooler. Observed all food items stored in this unit in containers with ice. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
95
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the prep cooler located at cook lune next to the steam table raw fish (53F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding); beans sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding), chef stated food was stored in unit since the night before. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the prep cooler located at cook lune next to the steam table raw fish (53F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding); beans sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding), chef stated food was stored in unit since the night before. Instructed Employee to discard food. Observed also in the same prep cooler raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (47F - Cold Holding), chef stated she had just transferred food items from walk in cooler less than one hour ago. Employee stated to transferred food back to the walk in cooler to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Petroleum Jelly stored in the reach in cooler located at cook line. Employee removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
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. Observe preparation cooler at cook line, next to the steam table at 58F, not maintaining minimum cold holding temperature. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 10 lbs of raw fish thawing in ROP in the walk in cooler, raw fish was still frozen, manager stated that the employee had just taken it out to the walk in cooler to thaw. Employee removed all the fish from the ROP packaged during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven with grease buildup, located at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler located at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Warning**
21-02-4
50
May 21, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over empanadas at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (48F - Cold Holding) at single door preparation cooler at cafe area. As per employee, since the previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (60F - Cold Holding) over ice at cook line. As per employee, for 25 minutes. Employee added ice to surrounding container. Discussed time as a public health control with manager and provided written procedures. Observed milk (48F - Cold Holding) at single door preparation cooler at cafe area. As per employee, since the previous day. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of bleach stored on shelf with single service cups and lids at dry storage area.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Observed No soap provided at handwash sink at hand sink at cook line area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked egg frittatas and black beans not date marked at walk in cooler. As per employee, products were prepared on the previous day.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at cafe area. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at servers station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall mounted fan soiled at back preparation area.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at exit door near walk in cooler.
35B-01-4
Basic - Observed Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located at back preparation area.
22-08-4
Basic - Observed Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
38-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed glass door reach in cooler shelves soiled with black substance.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table at back preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in floor at ware washing area.
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and sugar not identified at dry storage area and cafe area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside container of sugar at cook line. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed grill brush stored inside perforated container on floor. Employee placed item on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-26-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groves cutting board at cook line and.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on preparation table at back preparation area. Employee removed phone. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at preparation cooler across from fryers.
05-09-4
17
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
50
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to prep area. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser in dish pit not labeled. Employee labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Manager arranged tags in order at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to prep area. **Warning**
35B-01-4
61
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (48F - Cold Holding) at front display area. As per manager, less than 2 hours. Employee removed filets from double stacks. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at preparation area across from cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at preparation area across from cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of flan and créme Brûlée not date marked at reach in cooler at beverage station. As per operator, items were prepared 2 days prior.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed cleaning solutions not labeled at bar area and near mop sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packaged fish filets not removed from packaging before thawing. Employee cut packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
50
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