El Canal Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
52
Score
El Canal Cafe is a restaurant located at 8401 Nw S River Dr, Medley, FL.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
52
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
61
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
58
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
39
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
58
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Violations — Jan 20, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Women's restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting board stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed cutting board from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong from handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawing in standing water inside kitchen.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw fish stored in thank you bag in kitchen.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over onions inside Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside HWS in kitchen. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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