El Faro Latin Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
74
Score
El Faro Latin Cafe has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Working containers of food removed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket stored inside HWS by kitchen back door. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef container uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimps thawing in standing water in 3CS. Operator put shrimps under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table in kitchen. Operator stored towel in bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container unlabeled on front counter. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over raw empanadas inside reach in freezer in dry storage.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and touching clean utensils without washing hands. Employee was trained how to wash hands properly. Employee washed hands and put gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes bag stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed bag from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed towel on oven handle. Operator discarded towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed meatballs, and pork containers uncovered inside reach in cooler by dry storage entrance. Operator covered containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
52
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice machine on front counter corner.
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in freezer by 3CS. Operator removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork chops thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Operator stored chops inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container on prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen raw shell eggs stored on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Employee stored them inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towels and plastic containers stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Employee removed everything from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Employee provided paper towel. **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 beef not date marked inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator meat was cooked last Friday November 4th, 2022. Employee date marked meat. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in front of cook line.
36-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in freezer by three compartment sink, and reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
14-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken and corn boxes stored by three compartment sink on kitchen floor. Employee removed them from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 scoop handle touching seasoning inside container in dry storage. Employee stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tong and spatula in standing water at 80° F on prep table inside kitchen. Employee removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container on front counter. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Faro Latin Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Faro Latin Cafe on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Faro Latin Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Faro Latin Cafe.
How does El Faro Latin Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Faro Latin Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has El Faro Latin Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Faro Latin Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Faro Latin Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Faro Latin Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Faro Latin Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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