El Cielo
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2025
25
Score
El Cielo, located at 1701 Collins Ave in Miami Beach, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 23, 2025, with a score of 25. The inspection identified three critical, three major, and thirteen minor violations. Previous inspections for El Cielo have also predominantly been categorized as high-risk.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touching dirty dishes and then removed clean dishes with the same gloves on.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook plate an order of sunny side up eggs toast and salmon removed her gloves and put on new gloves without washing her hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over bread at the cook line. The chef moved the bread to the top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sever filling water bottles at the hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Lulo yellowtail ceviche and, tuna tartare on the menu. As per the manager those items are served raw. The manager had the menus reprinted during the inspection identifieing the items as raw. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of ice cream on the walk-in freezer floor. The chef put them on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to the hand washing sink at the ware washing area.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Observed downstairs and at the bar across from the kitchen entrance. The chef put the buckets on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 79°F. The chef put the pan on the cook top to heat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the preparation kitchen. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at all three ice machines. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the dry storage area downstairs.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the drink station.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed several pots and pans not inverted downs stairs. The chef had the items inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a water bottle on the reach in cooler at the cook line. The chef had it removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
25
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
29
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) at the front counter. As per the chef the eggs were put online approximately 2 hours ago. The chef added ice around the pan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container and plastic squeeze bottle in the sink. The chef removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed a rinse temperature of 113°F. The chef set up the triple sink with quaternary at 300 ppms. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-56-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The chef removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at a water temperature of 110°F.
10-07-4
52
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The bar tender removed it,
10-08-5
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
25-27-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
58
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a water temperature of 78°F. The manager poured out the water.
10-05-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups in the sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
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