El Eden II
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at El Eden II, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so El Eden II is doing better than most peers. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container stored inside the reach in cooler at the kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
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 a glass cup used as scoop inside the ice in the reach in freezer at the front.
10-01-5
78
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored on preparation table in the kitchen. As per employee eggs were placed outside less than 1 hour. Employee placed eggs inside the reach in cooler.
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the men's bathroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified at the front counter.
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty rack. Observed plates, cups and utensils stored in a dirty rack above 3 compartment sink.
24-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board not longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water at 70°F at front counter next to coffee machine. Employee removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils not stored inverted on preparation table in the kitchen area.
25-06-4
50
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink Chlorine 200plus ppm at ware washing area. Employee diluted solution with a final reading of 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beans (60F - Cooling) as per operator more than six hours.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans (60F - Cooling) as per operator more than six hours.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sides of fryer with grease buildup at kitchen area.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac vent soiled with debris at kitchen area. Observed vent inside triple door reach in cooler at front counter soiled.
36-34-5
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 triple door reach in cooler at front counter not reaching a proper temperature with a reading of 56F.
14-74-7
52
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee's orange juice stored on the preparation table at cook line.
12B-07-4
95
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the rice cooker observed cooked rice (73F - Hot Holding), as per cook for less than 2 hours. Employee removed the rice to reheat it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front counter, blocked by a large fan and a cooler. **Repeat Violation** **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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Angelica Valencia, Silvia Costa, Rosa Valencia. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Warning**
21-02-4
47
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in freezer located at front counter observed raw fish fillet stored over cooked vegetables.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in the kitchen, blocked by large pot. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink at front counter.
29-20-5
74
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice at (66 F - Cooling) stored in the three door glass cooler located at front line. Owner stated that the rice was placed in the cooler to cooling overnight. Employee discarded food onsite. Stored In the silver Reach in cooler located at front line observed Cooked pork chunks (55F - Cold Holding), as per owner for more than 4 hours out of temperature. Employee discarded food onsite.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored In the silver Reach in cooler located at front line observed Cooked pork chunks (55F - Cold Holding), as per owner for more than 4 hours out of temperature. Employee discarded food onsite.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice at (66 F - Cooling) stored in the three door glass cooler located at front line. Owner stated that the rice was placed in the cooler to cooling overnight. Employee discarded food onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No running water at hand wash sink located in the kitchen.
27-09-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser unable to disperse paper towel.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork stored in unit for more than 24 hours not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed restaurant owner washing hands in the three compartment sink located in the kitchen.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bottles stored in the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Employee removed items.
31A-11-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand wash sink hot water faucet handle missing.
29-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage cabinets above the three compartment sink located in the kitchen with dust accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked beans stored in the kitchen stove thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
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 three glass door reach in cooler and silver reach in cooler located at front line not maintaining minimum cold holding temperature, ambient thermometer of both units marked an internal temp of 47F and 50F.
14-74-7
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Eden II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Eden II on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Eden II?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Eden II.
How does El Eden II compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Eden II most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Eden II's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Eden II have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Eden II 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 Eden II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Eden II is inspected around three times per year on average.
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