El Crucero Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited El Crucero Restaurant 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 9, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 10 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 20 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair”, which has been cited eight times.
El Crucero Restaurant's latest score of 50 falls below the Miami average of 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains, located at front counter.
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
50
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed fryers with grease buildup, under prep table with heavy soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Observed fryers with grease buildup, under prep table with heavy soiled **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment with heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Observed behind equipment with heavy soiled. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed dust behind hole on wall behind the steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Observed hole on wall behind the steam table. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on top of the oven with heavy soil. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Observed on top of the oven with heavy soil. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected back area door. Observed back door in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Outer openings not protected back area door. Observed back door in disrepair. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice containers not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Observed rice containers not labeled. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
70
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed approximately six flies in the front counter area not touching food.
35A-02-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed fryers with grease buildup, under prep table with heavy soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in the back area behind a chest freezer, two in the front area behind reach in cooler, one by front counter register
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment with heavy soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed garbage on the back area by the back door.
33-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed dust behind hole on wall behind the steam table.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on top of the oven with heavy soil.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected back area door. Observed back door in disrepair.
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed oxtail inside of the white chest freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice containers not labeled.
02D-01-5
47
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. observed raw chicken stored above raw pork in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed raw ground beef stored above raw pork in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed next to walk in cooler paint and hand soap stored above avocados and cookies. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed next to walk in cooler paint and hand soap stored above juice and napkins; at callback. **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed no form or kit; at callback. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. observed shelves above three sink soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: observed shelves above three sink soiled; at callback. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand sink in kitchen. Cook brought paper towels to inspector. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed no towels at hand sink in kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on rack in back where knife and drinks are kept. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed on rack in back where knife and drinks are kept; at callback. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed no name on label of bottles above three sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed no name on label of bottles above three sink; at callback. **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed tiles absorbent in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed tiles absorbent in kitchen area; at callback. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and holes in tiles throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed water damage and holes in tiles throughout kitchen area; at callback. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed underneath screen doors at both exits. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed underneath screen doors at both exits; at callback. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on grass and dirt. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed dumpster on grass and dirt; at callback. **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in all freezers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed in all freezers in kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper above sandwich press area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed bug zapper above prep table in kitchen. **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air vents in walk in cooler soiled. Observed exterior of ice bin soiled. Observed gaskets in black fridge. Observed soiled chlorine test kit above three compartment sink. Observed soiled air vent above three sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed air vents in walk in cooler soiled. Observed exterior of ice bin soiled. Observed gaskets in black fridge. Observed soiled chlorine test kit above three compartment sink. Observed soiled air vent above three sink. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Open dumpster lid; at callback. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed at front counter; at callback. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. observed in beer cooler at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: observed in beer cooler at front counter; at callback. **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in cooler at counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed water in cooler at counter; at callback. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer next to kitchen hen e it, observed food in walk in cooler with no lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed in fridge in kitchen area; stored food no cover. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed throughout kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
23
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. observed raw chicken stored above raw pork in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef touch and handle raw pork, then begin other task with no glove change. Inspector coached chef on prior hand wash and glove change techniques. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed next to walk in cooler paint and hand soap stored above avocados and cookies. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored on top of beer in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unable to calibrate thermometer. Inspector went over process with employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-16-4
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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email. **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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Richard Gutierrez 05-19-2015. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. observed shelves above three sink soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink covered with bucket at front counter. Observed hand sink used to store knife on it in kitchen area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand sink in kitchen. Cook brought paper towels to inspector. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on rack in back where knife and drinks are kept. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed no name on label of bottles above three sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed tiles absorbent in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and holes in tiles throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed underneath screen doors at both exits. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. observed in back of house cases of fruit on floor. Observed cases of beer on floor of walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on grass and dirt. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in all freezers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on chest freezer. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper above sandwich press area. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air vents in walk in cooler soiled. Observed exterior of ice bin soiled. Observed gaskets in black fridge. Observed soiled chlorine test kit above three compartment sink. Observed soiled air vent above three sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of black fridge. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. observed in beer cooler at front counter. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in cooler at counter. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer next to kitchen hen e it, observed food in walk in cooler with no lid. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
11
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the establishment **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, by the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, by the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
50
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching soiled surfaces and boxes and then she started touching clean kitchen utensils without changing gloves.
12A-09-4
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. Observed Niurka Altuve, Fany Volleda, Yaritza Alberteris, and Sandra Pacheco. **Repeat Violation**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at men's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at preparation area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Repeat Violation**
33-34-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchens areas.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler ceiling with heavy soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, by the walk in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one case of water stored on the floor near the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at preparation area.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
18
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken, located near exit door at back preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed floor tiles broken, located near exit door at back preparation area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, located near the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, located near the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
82
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 8 lives flies flying in the preparation area near black pizza oven not touching food, and also 3 lives flies flying near the three compartment sinks located at front counter.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork, and raw beef stored in to go plastic bags inside the walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Employee made a new Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed aluminum pot full of ice stored inside hand sink, located at front counter. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located near three compartment sink. Operator placed a new paper towel roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and beans, black beans, red beans, and ground meat stored inside walk in cooler without date marked. As per employee prepared for more than 24 hours. Discussed and coached employee in proper method. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed standing reach in cooler handle soiled, located at back preparation area. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water cup stored near seasoning plastic containers, located under preparation area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken, located near exit door at back preparation area.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of dirty chests freezer door. Employee removed it and washed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at back kitchen area.
22-20-5
Basic - Observed Ice buildup in standing reach-in freezer, located at back preparation area.
14-69-4
Basic - Observed Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Observed Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Observed all Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Observed ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, located near the walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork stored inside standing reach in cooler no cover, located at back preparation area. Employee covered item. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on the floor, near preparation area.
35A-03-4
19
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All kitchen refrigerators.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
67
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meats stored in thank you bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of detergent and sanitizer stored by raw sweet potatoes.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside the hand sink located at the front counter area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing by the office. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area and restroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer in poor repair no food was stored inside. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All chest reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 1 light in disrepair in the kitchen area.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of oven and stove soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in cooler interior soiled located in the kitchen area. Observed kitchen hood with heavy accumulation of grease.
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Crucero Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Crucero Restaurant on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Crucero Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at El Crucero Restaurant.
How does El Crucero Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Crucero Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Crucero Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Crucero Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 20 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Crucero Restaurant 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 Crucero Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Crucero Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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