Cortadito
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
52
Score
Cortadito, located at 1429 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 9, 2026. The inspection identified two critical, three major, and one minor violation. Notably, a repeat violation for mold in the ice machine was observed, along with an employee failing to wash hands before donning gloves and time/temperature control issues for hot-held foods, which were corrected on-site.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee rinse a knife in a sink then removed her gloves and put on new gloves without washing her hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (128F - Cold Holding); eggs (128F - Cold Holding); pork (128F - Hot Holding) at the steam table. As per the food handler the food was put on line at approximately 12:00. I told her it was not hot enough and see noticed the steam table was off. Approximately 30 minutes later the items were above135°F (139F - Hot Holding); eggs (139F - Cold Holding); pork (141F - Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food handler wash a knife in the hand washing sink at the front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the mechanical hand dryer is not in the men's restroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
52
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0.00ppm);. The dishwasher picked the sanitizer container and poured sanitizer into the sink now it's at Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-42-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale.Observed a tomato with mold. The cook through it away.
01B-07-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open cup with water on the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the automatic sanitizer dispenser has a tube that gores to the bucket disconnected.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
45
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed pooled eggs over vegetables in the reach in cooler. The manager put the pooled eggs on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food handler fill a red bucket in the hand washing sink at the front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
50
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over tomatoes in the upright reach in cooler. The cook moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of spray paint on top of the ice machine.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board soiled in the preparation area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in preparation room at the back of kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in preparation room at the back of kitchen.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the front counter and back room.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed all 4 severs at the front counter.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in preparation room at the back of kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Observed a customer ask to use the restroom and the associate told her to go the restaurant next door.
32-24-5
37
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
55
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed pooled eggs over tomatoes in the walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the front counter and kitchen.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer provided in sanitizer compartment of sink. Observed the dishwasher wash and rinse dishes no sanitizer. The cook hooked a new container of sanitizer and filled the sanitizer sink. The dishwasher brought all the recently washed dishes back and sanitize the dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
16-06-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty cups and plates in the hand wash sink at the front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of different proteins on the walk-in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on the front counter.
21-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
41
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed and provided printed employee reporting form to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license displayed dated October 1, 2022 behind front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of riced cauliflower and empanadas stored on floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of cup lids and cups stored on floor at dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
70
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese pastry (116F - Hot Holding); quava and cheese pastry (116F - Hot Holding); croquettes (126F - Hot Holding) located at front counter hot holding unit, less than 4 hours. Manager increased the temperature of hot holding unit to 135F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10+ fruit flies on wall behind squeezed orange juice machine, located behind front counter. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a carton of raw shell eggs stored over a container of sauteed onions/mojo, located inside walk in cooler. Chef removed raw shelled eggs stored over sauteed onions. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated raw pork (50F - Cold Holding); picadillo (51F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (50F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (50F - Cold Holding); quinoa (51F - Cold Holding) located inside walk in cooler. Observed ambient temperature displayed at 12°C, which equals at 53°F. Observed quinoa (55F - Cold Holding); diced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) located next to steam table unit at front counter area, less than 4 hours. Manger submerge food containers in ice, maintain temperatures at +or- 41F and below. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled ice chute located at ice machine at kitchen area. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris stored on top of cambro hot box container. Chef removed and placed at three compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed approximately 5+ food employees engaged in food preparation and food manager Juan Luis Rosales, not present at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. Emailed and provided printed employee reporting form to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard placed under deli slicer/slicer at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license displayed dated October 1, 2022 behind front counter. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located inder three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located under storage shelves inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of riced cauliflower and empanadas stored on floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located at kitchen prep counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers stored on storage rack at kitchen area. Chef removed from shelving and directed dishwasher to removed old labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of cup lids and cups stored on floor at dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of flour, not identified, stored on storage rack at kitchen area. Employee labeled food storage container of flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
23
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded chicken (113F - Hot Holding) located at front counter steam-table unit, less than 4 hours. Chef reheated shredded chicken to 168F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet provided at mens restroom used by food employees. Chef provided paper tissue at men's restroom area. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed approximately 5+ food employees engaged in food preparation, such as assembling sandwiches and cooking at kitchen cookline without a certified food manager present at the time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to main kitchen entrance walkway. Chef provided paper towel at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packaged cups of fruit, yogurt and orange juice not labeled with product description, date product was packaged and name and address of establishment, provided at customer self service beverage cooler located at front counter area.
02D-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at back kitchen area.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed cardboard debris under shelving inside walk in freezer at kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located at kitchen prep counters. Chef removed wet wiping cloth from under cutting boards and provided rubber mesh mats. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
47
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