El Gustazo

13366 Sw 128 St, Miami, FL 33186

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2024

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited El Gustazo five times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 17, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “observed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so El Gustazo trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at standing reach in cooler unit, raw chicken stored over cut limes and a container of sauce. Priority: High Priority

08A-05-6

High Priority - Observed: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee answered door and cellphone, then commenced to continue prepping food no hand wash. Priority: High Priority

12A-16-4

Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand sinks. Priority: Intermediate

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom hand sink. Priority: Intermediate

31B-03-4

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up. Priority: Basic

23-03-4

Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Priority: Basic

13-03-4

Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed a crate of onions stored on floor. Priority: Basic

08B-38-4

Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Priority: Basic

22-16-4

Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Priority: Basic

42-01-4

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed below the 3 compartment sink.

29-34-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored above sauces,located in the prep cooler by the storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

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 stored with potato fries located in the chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed box containing togo food containers stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the parmesan cheese located in the prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink,kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer head soiled with accumulation grease and food debris. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed box containing togo food containers stored on the storage floor,upper level.

25-17-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises Observed ROP machine,as per operator not being used,to be removed from premises..

33-31-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed onions stored above parmesan cheese located in the standing reach in cooler by dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest unit upper level.

14-69-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the standing unit by the dry storage area.

22-16-4

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Gustazo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Gustazo on file is from Dec 17, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Gustazo?

Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Gustazo.

How does El Gustazo compare to other restaurants in Miami?

El Gustazo most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has El Gustazo's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Gustazo have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Gustazo 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 Gustazo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Gustazo is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Carne En Vara Express Food Truck

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Chilis Southwest Grill&Bar#231

11900 Sw 88 St

Score: 86 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Miami → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Florida → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Miami