Alfaro's

1604 Sw 8 Street, Miami, FL 33135
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Alfaro's appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Alfaro's was last inspected on Jul 24, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, this is about average. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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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 and per the handout during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. FRLA: Aldo V., Yudelkis V., Ismary C., Ariana M., Julio G., Elvira P., Magdiel R., Karina G., Felix G., and Lester G. Missing DOB.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
74
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Kitchen area.
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen, stand up reach in cooler, bottom shelf with food debris.
22-16-4
90
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
52
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alfaro's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alfaro's on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alfaro's?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Alfaro's.

How does Alfaro's compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Alfaro's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has Alfaro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alfaro's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Alfaro's 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 Alfaro's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Alfaro's is inspected around two times per year on average.