El Alfa Dog

8249 Nw 34 Dr, Miami, FL 33122
American
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Alfa Dog four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited two times.

El Alfa Dog's latest score of 100 sits above the Miami average of 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
64
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
78
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Reach in freezer with ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf soiled l
23-03-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Alfa Dog last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Alfa Dog on file is from Mar 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Alfa Dog?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Alfa Dog.

How does El Alfa Dog compare to other restaurants in Miami?

El Alfa Dog most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has El Alfa Dog's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Alfa Dog have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Alfa Dog means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Alfa Dog inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Alfa Dog is inspected around two times per year on average.