El Machetico
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
74
Score
El Machetico appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. On Dec 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about nine violations before that.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
El Machetico's latest score is in line with the Miami average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed bowl stored in the kitchen floor
24-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop inside of the front counter ice bin
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed toaster under charbroiled grill soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer soiled in the inside.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken, beef being thawed out at room temperature.
06-01-5
74
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Beans (49 F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (50 F - Cold Holding); Marinated Pork (48 F - Cold Holding); Chicken breast (50 F - Cold Holding) inside of the reach in cooler according to cook for more than 24 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beans (49 F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (50 F - Cold Holding); Marinated Pork (48 F - Cold Holding); Chicken breast (50 F - Cold Holding) inside of the reach in cooler according to cook for more than 24 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over raw pork . Employee stored shells eggs on the bottom **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher inside of the front counter hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed helium tank not secure located in the freezer area.
51-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed four dead roaches one in the front area, two in the back storage area, one at the entrance of the kitchen area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipments in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas cans stored on the front counter area. Employee put sodas cases on the front counter shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine in the front area.
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of ovens located in the cook line with heavy soil. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under oven with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container located at the front area not labeled.Observed beans, lentils containers not labeled located in the back area.
02D-01-5
35
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooked beef in thank you bags. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored outside. Employee stored eggs in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee in the front counter hand washing sink washing a towel.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong in oven door. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the oven with heavy soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under charbroiled grill with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Stored cases of to go containers in the kitchen floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of rice , beans no covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl inside of the rice container.
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipments, and kitchen floor, observed floor drain soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of drinks stored on the floor in the front counter area, observed case of water, cases of ketchup cans stored on kitchen the floors, **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
43
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed empanadas on thank you bags. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with heavy soiled behind equipments, throughout the kitchen and back area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas stored on the kitchen area floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the Front counter ice bin.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under charbroiled grill soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork, beef being thawed out at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of lentils,rice beans not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer cooler with ice buildup.
14-69-4
58
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in a thank you bag inside of the reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed two hood filters missing.
14-42-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put a hairnet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipments, under three compartment sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of drinks stored on the floor in the front counter area, observed case of containers to go stored on the floor,observed bag of flour stored on the storage floor.
08B-38-4
67
Nov 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory. He posted on the lobby. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
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 - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda bottles stored on the front counter floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At the time of the inspection observed a hole on the wall near the microwave located in the kitchen.
36-24-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Machetico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Machetico on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Machetico?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Machetico.
How does El Machetico compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Machetico most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has El Machetico's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Machetico have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine 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 three times per year on average.
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