El Causa

10546 Sw 8 Street, Miami, FL 33175
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2024
27
Score
High Risk

El Causa has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 19, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

2
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
27
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
01D-01-5
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 employee with no food handler training provided. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager with no food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with no common names at cookline. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed 3 compartment sink with no drain boards or shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Causa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Causa on file is from Mar 19, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does El Causa compare to other restaurants in Miami?

El Causa most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has El Causa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Causa have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Causa 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.