El Catracho Sabroso
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
52
Score
El Catracho Sabroso appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Florida City restaurant, which scores around 66. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over fruit pulp a reach in freezer by trucks entrance. **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (83F - cold Holding) at cook line. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator placed product in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Wild birds or squirrels present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar. Observed near handwash sink.
35A-24-5
Intermediate - Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Contacted Supervisor and operator gave Inspector access to conduct the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-10-4
Basic - Observed MFDV exit door left open.
35B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 gallon of oil stored on floor near exit door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
52
Aug 7, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Operator handled soiled utensils then proceeded to handle packaged food without washing hands. Coached operator to wash hands after changing tasks. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over fruit pulp at reach in freezer by trucks entrance. Also observed raw eggs stored over milk at reach in cooler next to flat grill. Coached operator on the proper procedure to properly separated raw animal food from ready-to-eat food. Operator stored beef properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Observe Quaternary test kit expired July, 2025.
16-43-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator not knowing the minimum cooking temperature of whole meat. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-10-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal container not stored inverted at shelve located on top of tree compartment sink.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observe operator washed knife but operator did not rinsed and sanitized. Coached operator on the proper procedure on how to sanitized in the correct order in three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair next to flat grill.
14-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white reach in freezer located at the entrance of the MFDV.
14-69-4
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 in sugar bucket scoop handle not stored above top of food within a closed container at entrance to MFDV.
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler next to flat grill. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to flat grill.
29-49-6
43
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese (45 F - Cold Holding); bistec (47 F - Cold Holding); beef (53 F - Cold Holding); ceviche (48 F - Cold Holding) sausage (54 F - Cold Holding); ham (49 F - Cold Holding) As for employee foods were placed yesterday night and today around 7:00 am. Operator discarded all the foods Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (45 F - Cold Holding); bistec (47 F - Cold Holding); beef (53 F - Cold Holding); ceviche (48 F - Cold Holding) ; sausage (54 F - Cold Holding); ham (49 F - Cold Holding) As for employee foods were placed yesterday night and today around 7:00 am. Stop sale was issued. Operator discarded all the foods**Warning** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towel paper was provided. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not identified at the front counter. Sugar was identified. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all foods inside the reach in cooler were out of temperature. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Food storage container lid broken. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse of gallons of milk to storage fruit beverages. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-32-4
43
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed employees working over 4 months . Danei Oerez, Daniza Mirakes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: 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. Observed employees working over 4 months . Danei Oerez, Daniza Mirakes. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. MFDV not mobile blocked by fence , 1 flat tire, vehicle resting on concrete blocks, and engine does not start. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: Observed MFDV not mobile blocked by fence , vehicle resting on concrete blocks, and engine does not start. **Time Extended**
51-36-1
86
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at around 68° F at the preparation table since 6:00 am this morning. Stop sale was issued **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell eggs stored at around 68° F at the preparation table since 6:00 am this morning. Stop sale was issued **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pair of glasses stored inside the hand wash sink. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed food truck dispensing waste water pipe outside .Operator disconnected the pipe going outside and the waste water goes to the waste water tank connected to the unit.Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
28-09-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink. **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. Observed employees working over 4 months . Danei Oerez, Daniza Mirakes. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 manager certification expired 04/18/23 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. MFDV not mobile blocked by fence , 1 flat tire, vehicle resting on concrete blocks, and engine does not start. **Warning**
51-36-1
Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. Waste water tank overflowing onto the ground. **Warning**
28-10-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed current decal not displayed. **Warning**
50-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored on the floor. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. **Warning**
51-06-4
27
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Catracho Sabroso last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Catracho Sabroso on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Catracho Sabroso?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Catracho Sabroso.
How does El Catracho Sabroso compare to other restaurants in Florida City?
El Catracho Sabroso most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Florida City average of 66.
Has El Catracho Sabroso's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Catracho Sabroso have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Catracho Sabroso 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 Catracho Sabroso inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Catracho Sabroso is inspected around three times per year on average.
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