El Machetico
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at El Machetico, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 13 violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling tile missing”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Doral restaurant, which scores around 73. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed ortho-bug killer under 3 compartment sink area.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce at reach in cooler kitchen area, chef relocated eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over mop sink area.
36-36-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
67
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (129F - Hot Holding) at front counter hot box, staff moved empanadas to the oven to be reheated to 165°F or above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed over corner hood area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer on the back.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed over steam table area, chef corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored over unwashed produce inside of reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee placed items in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to sauces. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap inside of restroom.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed one missing ceiling tile in above storage area. Observed 2 missing ceiling tiles in restroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed restroom and front counter hand wash sink missing hand wash signs.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
45
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed limes, carrots, and other vegetables in non food grade bags in reach in cooler and freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat plantains and tequenos in reach in freezer. Operator put products in correct order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tequenos (115F - Hot Holding); buenelo (113F - Hot Holding) As per operator, product was placed about half an hour ago. Operator reheating product to correct temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed male employee unaware of BIG 6 and basic cooking temperatures. **Warning**
53B-16-4
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. Form provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on online menu for steaks and eggs. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers inside hand wash sink in kitchen prep area. Operator removed. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine chemical test kit 04/23 for three compartment sink. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with water and chlorine mixture under three compartment sink with no label. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls inside rice container in back fridge. Observed bowls inside flour in dry storage area. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in back storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding at wall near three compartment sink broken/missing. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red grooved cutting board at kitchen prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of Coca Cola on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath red cutting board in kitchen prep area. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled at cook line. Reach in cooler gasket located in back storage area soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wiping cloths stored in soap and chlorine sanitizer under three compartment sink. Operator discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with oil at cook line with no label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth solution bucket on floor under three compartment sink. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
20
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 84F. chef discarded the water.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. At the time of the inspection observed raw chicken and raw pork stored in the same container. Chef discarded the pork from the container. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At the time of the inspection observed raw chicken over potato salad at reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
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. Printed vomiting and diarrhea procedure and gave it to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided water damaged test kit, no other test kit available.
16-37-1
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. Printed employee Health agreement to operator and it was signed on site. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in the restroom and by the mop sink area.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in the preparation table at the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the preparation table located in the kitchen. Chef removed wiping cloth from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan in preparation table. Observed fan cover in reach in cooler soiled by the front counter. Observed wall soiled behind the preparation area in the kitchen.
23-03-4
39
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Used for shelf in reach in cooler.
14-06-4
82
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw poultry stored above pork in reach in cooler. Cook placed poultry on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed pots stored on floor of kitchen. Employee moved onto shelves
24-26-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind cookline equipment soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Machetico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Machetico on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Machetico?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Machetico.
How does El Machetico compare to other restaurants in Doral?
El Machetico most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 73.
Has El Machetico's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Machetico have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Machetico 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 Machetico inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Machetico is inspected around two times per year on average.
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