El Atlas De America
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
29
Score
Inspectors have visited El Atlas De America 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 10 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 13 violations before.
“Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which El Atlas De America's 29 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (56F - Cold Holding); chicharron mix (59F - Cold Holding) at prep table across from cook line, as per operator for 2 hours. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of tortilla chips at cook line.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer blade soiled in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled in dish area.
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer not working, as per operator establishment is using as reach in cooler until freezer is repaired. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at screen door at back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed uncovered plantains stored underneath paper towel dispenser in kitchen area.
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water next to hand sink.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Across from cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall above hood system dusty.
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking on to floor from ice machine.
29-03-4
29
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back screen door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
78
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over pickled onions at reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicharrone mix (60F - Cold Holding); refried beans mix (58F - Cold Holding); cheese mix (45F - Cold Holding) at prep table in kitchen, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator added more ice to ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink in kitchen.
27-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler/freezer door handles soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back screen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near hand sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen area.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
47
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked sausage and cooked pork ribs stored inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed items and placed it correctly.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slice machine blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter.
31B-02-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment sink pipe leaking water.
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
50
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching soiled towel, and then touching clean kitchen utensils without changing gloves. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked fried beans, date 10 days before the inspection stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a cooler - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork over cooked pork ribs stored inside the walk cooler. Employee removed items, and placed them correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching her apron, and then touching clean kitchen utensils without washing her hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked red beans (55F - Cooling) stored inside the walk in cooler. As per operator prepared for more than 6 hours before the inspection. Operator discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked red beans (55F - Cooling) stored inside the walk in cooling. As per operator prepared for more than 6 hours before the inspection. Operator discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked fried beans date 10 days before the inspection. Employee discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots, plastic containers with Manteca, and potatoes stored on floor inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed items, and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen areas.
36-34-5
Basic - Observed in use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located on top of prep table.
21-04-4
Basic - Observed interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located near the kitchen entrance.
22-08-4
Basic - Observed no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, throughout kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Observed standing reach in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located near the cooking line.
22-16-4
Basic - Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease, throughout kitchen areas.
36-27-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
16
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened container of milk held over 24 hrs not date marked in front bar area reach in cooler . **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan of water stored in employee hand wash sink at end of cooks line , corrected, employee removed pan during inspection. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink on cooks line , corrected, employee replaced paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign at bar employee hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between equipment on cooks line . **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tamales stored on floor in walk in cooler, corrected , employee placed on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor pitted not smooth in kitchen area . **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink stored on food prep table , corrected, employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine with old debris. **Warning**
16-21-4
39
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
70
Dec 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside of the front counter area hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of onions stored on the walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill soiled, observed reach in cooler gasket soiled on prep cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.observed reach in freezer soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed plantains being thawed at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation area.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted out.
14-17-4
50
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding) less than one hour. Operator discarded food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle ready to eat eggs without gloves, operator tossed it in the garbage. Coached operator on wearing gloves with RTE foods, they put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed one thermometer at 10F.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed homemade cheese without a date marked located inside the walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Nataly Barrios and Esmeralda Navarrete
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a raw whole fish stored in the kitchen prep area reach in freezer. As per operator this belongs to the owner.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone and water bottles on shelf next to plates destined for customers.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle stored inside of a spice container
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located on the kitchen
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Located in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed masa pan flour without label. Operator placed labels on them. Observed working container with chicken base without a label, operator placed label on it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Atlas De America last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Atlas De America on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Atlas De America?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at El Atlas De America.
How does El Atlas De America compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Atlas De America most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Atlas De America's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Atlas De America have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Atlas De America 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 Atlas De America inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Atlas De America is inspected around three times per year on average.
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