El Almacen

17100 Collins Ave Ste 116, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at El Almacen, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 26, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Sunny Isles Beach facility scores 74, putting El Almacen on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves without previous hand washing.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of 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.

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. MFDV planing raw food like ceviche. Currently are offering cooked octopus.

02B-02-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed no food stored inside the unit. As per person in charge, the part to fix the equipment has been ordered.

14-11-5

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 - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

May 16, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.utensils stored inside hand sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Almacen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Almacen on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Almacen?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Almacen.

How does El Almacen compare to other restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach?

El Almacen most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74.

Has El Almacen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Almacen have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Almacen 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 El Almacen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Almacen is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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