El Carriel
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
33
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at El Carriel, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 12 violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which El Carriel's 33 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of burn medicine stored above tortillas at the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored with unwashed onions and potatoes inside walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of toilet bowel cleaner stored next to clean dishes at the dry rack station in back storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two glass cups inside hand wash sink at the bar area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to prep table. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic bin of raw chicken inside all in cooler cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on floor at the bar area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under yellow cutting board at the prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris inside kitchen prep area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located across the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen tilapia being thawed at room temperature. Operator placed products in walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles of oils and sauces at the cook line with no label. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
33
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above ready to eat pico de gallo inside reach in cooler in prep area. Operator removed raw steak. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser stored on shelf next to tortillas near cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen spoon inside hand wash sink near cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 06/24.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in employee unisex restroom. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing bleach with no label stored near ware wash area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located at the bar area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed one set of tongs stored on hood suppression system at the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in the bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer located across cook line with soiled gaskets. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler with rusted shelves near prep area.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottle containing oil at the cook line with no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
37
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
32
Sep 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at all hand sinks inside establishment.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at ware washing area and in dining room.
36-36-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
16-55-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under exterior back door next to dish machine.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind storage rack at cook line.
36-24-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor at ware washing area.
36-02-5
67
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket at 500ppm, staff was coached in the correct method of sanitation. Staff provided a new mixed sanitizer bucket at 200ppm. **Warning**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed employees present have current food handling certification. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the three handwashing sinks in the kitchen area, staff provided a roll for one of the handwashing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pot of cooked red beans,as per cook prepared Sunday stored at reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/rusted AC vents all throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwashing machine sanitizing then rinsing. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease on the hood walls and ceiling. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer at the dry storage area on the back. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers at dry storage area over cooling equipment and food containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets, handles and exterior soiled at kitchen line/preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum trays stored not inverted at kitchen rack, staff inverted the trays. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed all throughout kitchen working area. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef and raw chicken thawing at room temperature at kitchen ,product still solid frozen and operator placed it into a cooler to thawed properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind cooking line equipments. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several towels all throughout the kitchen not stored in sanitizer bucket, staff placed towels inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees wallet and car keys stored next to clean dish ware at kitchen rack, staff removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
33
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef. Employee rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (61F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at front counter. As per employee, for less than 30 minutes. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tongs stored at cook line soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
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. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreements and some employees reviewed and signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of cooked corn and mushroom cream sauce not date marked. As per employee, products prepared on previous days.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored inside rice at cook line and dry storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee donned hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of exit door at ware washing area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf underneath grill soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler across from cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork belly thawing at room temperature at preparation area. Discussed proper thawing procedures with manager.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris and black substance near rice cooker at cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Employee removed cloths. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4
33
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 400 plus ppm. Operator diluted solution with water, second reading at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over yuca at reach in freezer at cook line. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (64F - Cold Holding); beet salad (59F - Cold Holding); blood sausage (62F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per employee, for approximately 2 hours. Operator covered top portion of reach in cooler to retain cool air. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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 empanadas (119F - Hot Holding) at warming cabinet at front counter. As per operator, less than 1 hour. Operator increased unit temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at employee bathroom. **Warning**
27-16-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers eggs and steak undercooked, no consumer advisory posted. Provided sign and operator printed and posted on wall at dining room. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at ladies bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and medication bottles stored on shelf above reach in cooler across from cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cook line and ware washing areas. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed hoke in wall at storage area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in coolers at front counter, cook line and storage area and warning unit at front counter. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in cooler at cook line soiled with accumulated old food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at ware washing area. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen and storage areas. **Warning**
36-27-5
17
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Carriel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Carriel on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Carriel?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Carriel.
How does El Carriel compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Carriel most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Carriel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Carriel have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Carriel 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 Carriel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Carriel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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