El Embarqe
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
50
Score
Across the available record, El Embarqe has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Manager or person in charge lacking proof” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which El Embarqe's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since10/1/2026 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork and beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven door handle. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall behind cooking equipments. **Warning**
36-27-5
50
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked food.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on Oct 1st 2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at unit at kitchen **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees engaged in food preparation and not proof of food handling training.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans not labeled at reach-in cooler, as per staff for less than two days.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ice tub soiled gaskets at cooling units.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed ice tub at bathroom used by food handling employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed both employees at kitchen of wearing hair restraints.
13-03-4
41
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 04-02-2025 at the time of the callback inspection Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: On 6/28/2025 at the time of the callback inspection From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 04-02-2025 at the time of the callback inspection Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** **Time Extended **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: On 03-20-2025 at the time of the callback inspection - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 04-02-2025 at the time of the callback inspection Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: On 03-20-2025 at the time of the callback inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: On 6/28/2025 at the time of the callback inspection mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: On 03-20-2025 at the time of the callback inspection - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 04-02-2025 at the time of the callback inspection Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: On 03-20-2025 at the time of the callback inspection **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 04-02-2025 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: On 6/28/2025 at the time of the callback inspection From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 04-02-2025 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 04-02-2025 at the time of the callback inspection 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. **Warning** **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 04-02-2025 at the time of the callback inspection Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 04-02-2025 at the time of the callback inspection No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: On 03-20-2025 at the time of the callback inspection - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 04-02-2025 at the time of the callback inspection Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: On 03-20-2025 at the time of the callback inspection **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 04-02-2025 at the time of the callback inspection - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 04-02-2025 at the time of the callback inspection No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 04-02-2025 at the time of the callback inspection Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 04-02-2025 at the time of the callback inspection Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 04-02-2025 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
47
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
9 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: On 03-20-2025 at the time of the callback inspection
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
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. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink was removed. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. **Warning**
21-12-4
30
Oct 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
78
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker next to triple sink
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Embarqe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Embarqe on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Embarqe?
Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Embarqe.
How does El Embarqe compare to other restaurants in Opa-Locka?
El Embarqe most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Opa-Locka average of 78.
Has El Embarqe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Embarqe have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Embarqe 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 Embarqe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Embarqe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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