Dos Croquetas
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Dos Croquetas, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Dos Croquetas on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed female employee crack a raw shelled eggs stored and immediately grab a loaf of bread and began to food prep. Coached employee on proper hand washing after cracking raw shelled eggs. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups used as scoops stored inside bin of toppings at the front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs stored on fryer door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed orange wet wiping cloth under cutting board at the main prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler by kitchen exit door with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not stored properly at kitchen dry storage area.
25-06-4
67
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bag of commercially processed sweet plantains inside hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on fryer door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath white cutting board at the prep station.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at the prep table soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed commercially processed bag of frozen sweet plantains being thawed at room temperature inside hand wash sink. Operator removed from hand wash sink and placed inside three compartment sink under running cold water for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of seasonings at the cook line area with no label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of white cutting board at the prep station not stored inside sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket located right next to the cook line with torn gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed can of oil on floor next to cook line area.
08B-38-4
58
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table across cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor next to 3 compartment sink.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go box not inverted stored above preparation table across cook line.
25-06-4
74
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
90
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
74
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed frying cheese (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. Employee placed container in top portion to retain cool air. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at preparation cooler at cook line.
05-09-4
78
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic bottle of cleaning solution not labeled at front counter area. Manager labeled item. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance at kitchen.
23-03-4
70
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers eggs undercooked, no consumer advisory available. Printed and provided Consumer Advisory poster and manager posted on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining storage shelves near chest reach in freezer.
14-45-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest reach in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dos Croquetas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dos Croquetas on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dos Croquetas?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dos Croquetas.
How does Dos Croquetas compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Dos Croquetas most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Dos Croquetas' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dos Croquetas have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dos Croquetas 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 Dos Croquetas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dos Croquetas is inspected around two times per year on average.
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