El Floridita Seafood Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
67
Score
El Floridita Seafood Restaurant, located at 13501 Sw 136 St in Miami, FL, underwent its most recent inspection on January 15, 2026, which was categorized as moderate risk. This inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and three minor violations. Historically, the restaurant has maintained a pattern of mostly medium-risk inspections over its eight recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler to the right of walk in freezer 4 loins of mahi mahi in ROP packaging stating that it must be removed from packaging before defrosting. Operator discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pudding and flan prepared on site as per operator more than 24 hours with no date marking.
02C-02-5
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 in walk in cooler to the right of walk in freezer 4 loins of mahi mahi in ROP packaging stating that it must be removed from packaging before defrosting. Operator discarded product.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food with gold bracelet and watch on. Employee removed jewelry during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board in window service area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
67
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine, retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator changed sanitizer container. Retest Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauce inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (69F - Cold Holding) on prep table next to cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at waiter station. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at prep station. Operator printed out poster and posted at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp (frozen) thawing at room temperature next to triple sink. Opera begin food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
47
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw fish stored on floor in back of walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer on floor **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature near triple sink. Operator placed product inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed pot of uncovered rice stored under soap dispenser at hand sink. Operator covered rice **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled at cook line and container of sugar not labeled next to drink machines near office door **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
78
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
86
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked pasta located in the prep reach in cooler opposite stove. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ware washing area,prep area.
31B-04-4
70
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
39
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw portioned chicken breast stored above raw portioned beef steak located in the walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed jug stored in hand wash sink locared in the prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door . **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board Observed in the kitchen.. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the prep counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken being thawed at room temperature,kitchen operator removed to walk-in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for squeeze bottles containing oils and sauces.
02D-01-5
52
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for some of the oyster tags.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation grease and food debris, cookline. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense flour from the bulk bin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
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