Churromania #2

12240 Sw 35 St, Miami, FL 33175
Other
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
41
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2022, Churromania #2 has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 29, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “working containers of food removed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Churromania #2's latest score of 41 falls below the Miami average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee took order and cash and proceeded to put new gloves on without wash hands. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. Observed Employee Keldimir Maure hired less than 60 days. Print form and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container stored inside hand sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor near reach in cooler. Observed a container with dulce de leche and guava stored on floor near reach in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service opening with no screen or sliding door to close during periods with no clients.
35B-14-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across three compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two containers with flour no labeled. Containers stored on a shelf near 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 04/2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service opening with no screen or sliding door to close during periods with no clients. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open water bottle stored inside reach in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two containers with flour no labeled. Containers stored on a shelf near 3 compartment sink.
02D-01-5
74
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service opening with no screen or sliding door to close during periods with no clients.
35B-14-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in freezer gasket soiled near back door entrance.
23-03-4
86
Dec 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Oct 4, 2023
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed new soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of inspection no proof food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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. Observed Zachy Gonzalez.
53B-01-5
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 operator and provided form.
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 plastic containers with white sugar and brown sugar located on top of prep table.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with white sugar and brown sugar located on top of prep table.
02D-01-5
52
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed corpus in squeeze bottles not labeled.
02D-01-5
90
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cup blender inside of hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwasink. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone store in preparation table next to food. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed middle compartment filled with soap and water. Provided form to operator how to used in correct order 3 compartment sink.
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in container inside of reach in freezer. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, cinnamon sugar and flour containers not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Churromania #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Churromania #2 on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Churromania #2?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Churromania #2.

How does Churromania #2 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Churromania #2 most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Churromania #2's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Churromania #2 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Churromania #2 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Churromania #2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Churromania #2 is inspected around two times per year on average.