El Caminante Rest&Cafeteria
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at El Caminante Rest&Cafeteria, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
“Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
El Caminante Rest&Cafeteria's latest score of 67 falls below the Miami average of 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over dairy spread inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator properly rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over plantains inside doble glass door. Operator properly rearranged.
08A-04-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on top of slicer at kitchen.
12B-07-4
67
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not properly identified inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator properly identified product. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
90
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine stored over sauces inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator segregated the medicine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training for Yenia, Maria, Magdalena, Edy all expired on 1/25. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
70
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bread with butter (69F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per manager for 3 hours. Manager placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (87F - Hot Holding) on steam table. As per employee for 2 hours. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Discussed and provided form to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Observed on shelve next to refrigerator.
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed white vinegar on kitchen floor. Employee replaced item on shelve. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not segregated from food for public service inside reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
47
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice (87F - Hot Holding) in preparation table, as per employe less than 4 hours, employee moved to reach in cooler at the time of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked rice dated on 02/21/2023 , employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
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/
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed at the front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in men's bathroom.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean container in kitchen area.
16-46-4
43
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine store in rack next to food above microwave. **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated steak (52F - Cold Holding then 44F - Cold Holding) As per operator food held less than 1 hour after marinating . Employee moved to reach in freezer to cool down temperature.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak above marinated pork store in reach in cooler next to kitchen door. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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 expired training for Orlando C., Maria C.,and Yenia P.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing her hands in front 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking access to front hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in women bathroom. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container with marinated pork not date marked. As per employee food was prepared on 08/01/22. Employee labeled correctly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink stored in reach in cooler next to kitchen door. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak (frozen) stored inside of kitchen 3 compartment sink. Employee turn on water at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in front counter.
21-12-4
26
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Caminante Rest&Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Caminante Rest&Cafeteria on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Caminante Rest&Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal food not properly identified and segregated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Caminante Rest&Cafeteria.
How does El Caminante Rest&Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Caminante Rest&Cafeteria most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Caminante Rest&Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Caminante Rest&Cafeteria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Caminante Rest&Cafeteria 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 El Caminante Rest&Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Caminante Rest&Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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