El Ceibeno Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at El Ceibeno Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around nine violations compared to roughly 14 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which El Ceibeno Restaurant's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook scratch arms and continue working cook line.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
23-03-4
64
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3CS with chlorine sanitizer at 400ppm. Operator diluted sanitizer onsite to 100PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored above fish inside reach in cooler by cook line. Operator placed them in proper location onsite. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink. Operator placed onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of rear exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on both reach in coolers and reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pico de gallo not covered inside reach in cooler. Operator placed cover onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket. Operator hung to dry onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
45
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple holes in the ceiling in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed multiple holes in the ceiling in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plantains in a container on the floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed plantains in a container on the floor inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer by dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer by dry storage area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light and light shield in disrepair in the dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed light and light shield in disrepair in the dry storage area. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on multiple reach in coolers and reach in freezers both in the cook line area and dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed soiled gaskets on multiple reach in coolers and reach in freezers both in the cook line area and dry storage area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottles and coke cans inside of reach in cooler by the entrance of dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed a can of soda at reach in cooler in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen area by the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen area by the cook line. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood being used to store food in the dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed unsealed wood being used to store food in the dry storage area. **Time Extended**
14-06-4
64
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding).As per manager food was prepped this morning less than 4 hours. Manager moved all items and placed into walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 beef stored over raw Fish inside walk in cooler. Coached manager on proper way to store foods. Manager placed them in proper locations. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed inside men's restroom. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinated beef with old date marked on it inside reach in cooler by cook line. As per Manager, food was prepared the day before and placed the correct date. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler where the vegetables are held. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in handwashing sink by the bar area, and inside the men's restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on multiple reach in coolers and reach in freezers both in the cook line area and dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed the lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottles and coke cans inside of reach in cooler by the entrance of dry storage. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed excessive rust on shelves inside of reach n cooler by the cook line. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered beef stored inside reach in cooler by cook line. Manager placed cover immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen area by the cook line. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood being used to store food in the dry storage area. **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside the cooked beef at the reach in cooler in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple holes in the ceiling in dry storage area. **Warning**
36-32-5
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 reach in cooler in disrepair on the side of the cook line. Observed Pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding). As per manager food was prepped this morning less than 4 hours. Manager moved all items and placed into walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair inside of reach in cooler by cook line, walk in cooler, and reach in freezer by dry storage. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair on the side of the cook line. Observed Pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding). As per manager food was prepped this morning less than 4 hours. Manager moved all items and placed into walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door that leads to the exterior of establishment by the dry storage area. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sauce used for cooking and marinated onions stored in walk in cooler on a piece of wood that is not 6 inches off the ground. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plantains in a container on the floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer by dry storage area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light and light shield in disrepair in the dry storage area. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
23
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine chemical test kit expired 06/24.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine located at the front counter with soiled interior.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small white cup used as a scoop inside bin of seasoning.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior and door handle of microwave with soil accumulation.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe kitchen tongs and spatula in standing water at 104F at the cook line. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip container at the cook line.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the prep station. Observed walk in cooler vent soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on blue cutting board at prep table not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a glass container of sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different foods on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a tong on the oven door. The cook removed the tong. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knives in a pan with a water temperature of 88°F. The cook discarded the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in both restrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a can of V8 in the walk-in cooler. The manager discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a glass jar with sugar not labeled. The manager labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
41
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); cream (50F - Cold Holding); salad (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator items have been in cooler for 4 hours or longer. Observed fries (50F - Cold Holding); plantains (50F - Cold Holding)as per operator items were thawed in cooler approximately 3 hours ago operator moved items to reach in freezer for rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed tres leches and flan, operator provided invoice from source, unable to find FDACS permit or DBPR license. **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); cream (50F - Cold Holding); salad (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator items have been in cooler for 4 hours or longer. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn **Warning**
14-11-5
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 scoop handle touching beans. Operator lifted handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit across from cook line and cold holding unit across front walk in cooler **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
45
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (ambient 60F - Cold Holding), raw shell eggs sitting at room temperature at preparation area across from cook line, as per operator both eggs have been out for approximately 4 hours **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell eggs (ambient 60F - Cold Holding), raw shell eggs sitting at room temperature at preparation area across from cook line, as per operator both eggs have been out for approximately 4 hours, Observed preparation area, cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); cream (50F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); taquitos (50F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator items were out for more than 4 hours. Observed plantains (120F - Hot Holding) on cook line, as per operator item was prepared approximately 30 minutes ago, operator began reheating plantains on grill At preparation area cooked rice (110F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (100F - Hot Holding), as per operator items were out for more than 4 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed preparation area, cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); cream (50F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); taquitos (50F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator items were out for more than 4 hours. **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 plantains (120F - Hot Holding) on cook line, as per operator item was prepared approximately 30 minutes ago, operator began reheating plantains on grill At preparation area cooked rice (110F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (100F - Hot Holding), as per operator items were out for more than 4 hours. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas stored in wiping cloth in a non food grade bag **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of fish in walk in cooler marked with 7/9/22. **Warning**
02C-01-5
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche prepared raw not identified on menu as raw **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling in mens bathroom. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed tortillas stored in wiping cloth **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed air conditioning unit spraying condensation water at front counter. **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw chicken on floor. Operator moved items off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back storage area **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning stored in ware washing area **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In preparation area and on cook line **Warning**
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Ceibeno Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Ceibeno Restaurant on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Ceibeno Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El Ceibeno Restaurant.
How does El Ceibeno Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Ceibeno Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Ceibeno Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Ceibeno Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Ceibeno Restaurant 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 Ceibeno Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Ceibeno Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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