El Ciclon Cafeteria
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
95
Score
El Ciclon Cafeteria has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up four times.
Among Opa-Locka restaurants, the typical score is 78; El Ciclon Cafeteria is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: On 12/01/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** **Time Extended**
32-04-4
95
Sep 25, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wet wiping cloth inside the handwashing sink. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. New employee. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked: soup, beef, and rice held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic gallon with oil on the floor in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink was removed. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in cooler under a tent outside. **Warning**
08B-63-4
61
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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. New employee.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked frozen soup beef held for more than 24/hr inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic gallon with oil on the floor in dry storage. Manager put it on the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gadgets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.plastic container without handle inside the rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
67
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: On 03/14/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Cooked beef, and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Warning** **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: On 03/14/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Warning* **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
74
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: shrimps, rice, chicken, beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By triple sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
74
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris in the floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris inside reach in cooler.
22-16-4
90
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket broken
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
32-17-4
82
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Frozen cooked: chicken, pork, beef not date marked inside reach in freezer.
02C-04-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under the shelves in dry storage room
36-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler
22-16-4
64
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Ciclon Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Ciclon Cafeteria on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Ciclon Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Ciclon Cafeteria.
How does El Ciclon Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Opa-Locka?
El Ciclon Cafeteria most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Opa-Locka average of 78.
Has El Ciclon Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Ciclon Cafeteria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Ciclon Cafeteria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Ciclon Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Ciclon Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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