Al Carbon

2280 Sw 22 Street, Miami, FL 33145

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Al Carbon, the earliest from 2022. Al Carbon was last inspected on Feb 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “interior of microwave has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Al Carbon scores about where you'd expect for a Miami restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 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. Kitchen, stand up reach in cooler: raw chstored above raw beef.

08A-17-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep area in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Oct 28, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board

22-02-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen area.

36-27-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions on the floor by the entrance to the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in front of the cook line.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. By the cook line.

22-08-4

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 10/01/24.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table inside the kitchen: can opener blade soiled

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the bar area.

22-20-5

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in front of of the cookline.

22-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.

31B-04-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in front of the cook line.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the ware wash area and the cookline.

36-27-5

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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. Discussed with the operator and provided the hand to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table in the kitchen: can opener blade soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area: bottles stored inside the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar and kitchen.

31B-02-4

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 with the operator and provided the handout to the operator.

11-26-1

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front counter, beer coolers soiled.

22-16-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In front of the cook line.

22-08-4

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-2

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter: observed bottles stored inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers tuna tartare, beef carpaccio, fresh tuna salad, and fish ceviche. Observed operator mark all of the menus during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Al Carbon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Al Carbon on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Al Carbon?

Across the inspection record, “interior of microwave has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Al Carbon.

How does Al Carbon compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Al Carbon most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has Al Carbon's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Al Carbon have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Al Carbon 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 Al Carbon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Al Carbon is inspected around two times per year on average.

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