El Jagua Bar - Cafeteria - Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
95
Score
El Jagua Bar - Cafeteria - Restaurant appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
El Jagua Bar - Cafeteria - Restaurant's latest score of 95 sits above the Miami average of 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
95
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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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.
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 plastic container with cooking oil stored on the floor. During the inspection employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
78
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush stored in butter - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed paint brush stored in butter **Time Extended**
14-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor next to stove - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed case of oil stored on floor next to stove **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed in kitchen area **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at counter. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
67
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed alcohol wipes on shelf with canned pineapple.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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. Inspector printed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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 person in charge Yidalmis with no training, as per operator Yidalmis has been working at establishment for 5 months.
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. Employee Yidalmis with no proof of agreement report. Inspector printed form for operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush stored in butter
14-14-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector printed firm form operator. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor next to stove
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind hand sink at bar soiled with dust
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink in kitchen area leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket
42-01-4
32
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen above the three compartment sink and hand washing sink with the rebar exposed near light fixture. Observed near hood wall in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Kitchen above the three compartment sink and hand washing sink with the rebar exposed near light fixture. Observed near hood wall in disrepair. Observed ceiling being repaired. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed detergent stored next to salt. Operator relocated the detergent. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 pork belly stored on top of frozen ham croquettes and frozen fish sticks inside of white chest freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw salmon in white chest freezer.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs and raw bacon stored over RTE foods inside of the walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken wings stored over frozen French fries inside of reach in freezer located in front counter. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored inside non food grade thank you bags inside of white chest reach in freezer, reach in freezer located at front counter and inside walk in cooler. Operator started to remove the products from the non food grade thank you bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing windex not properly labeled. Operator labeled the bottle. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen above the three compartment sink and hand washing sink with the rebar exposed near light fixture. Observed near hood wall in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign located inside of women's bathroom.
31B-04-4
37
Sep 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Jagua Bar - Cafeteria - Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Jagua Bar - Cafeteria - Restaurant on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Jagua Bar - Cafeteria - Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Jagua Bar - Cafeteria - Restaurant.
How does El Jagua Bar - Cafeteria - Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Jagua Bar - Cafeteria - Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Jagua Bar - Cafeteria - Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Jagua Bar - Cafeteria - Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Jagua Bar - Cafeteria - Restaurant 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 Jagua Bar - Cafeteria - Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Jagua Bar - Cafeteria - Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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