El Mio
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, El Mio has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. El Mio was last inspected on Feb 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Clean glasses” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Miami restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed foil containers store inside hand wash sink kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans not inverted located near stove kitchen. Operator inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. The operator fixed the bottom but the right and left side still has a separation.
35B-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen.
36-32-5
74
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer. Coached manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: During callback inspection observed ice buildup at walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washed hands with gloves on and proceeded to engage in packing food. Coached manager. **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by metal container. Employee removed metal container. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed red sanitizer bucket stored inside of the handwashing sink. Manager removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open water bottle stored on preparation table near the cook line. Operator removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager preparing food with no beard guard. Coached manger. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager preparing food with no hair restraint. Coached manager. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of ham stored on floor at walk in freezer. Observed 1 case of English muffin stored on floor at walk in freezer. Observed 3 cases of oil store on floor at cook line. Coached manager. Manager stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer. Coached manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored on top of hot Holding unit. Manager removed bug zapper. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with old food debris. Coached manager. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of napkins and plastic cups store on floor near dry storage racks. Coached manger. **Warning**
25-05-4
47
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn located in front of the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: During callback inspection observed reach in cooler gasket torn located in front of the cook line. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed reach floor tiles located in front of the reach in freezer in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: During callback inspection observed floor tiles located in front of the reach in freezer in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer located next can produce shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: During callback inspection observed ice buildup at reach in freezer located next to can produce shelves. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: During callback inspection observed dumpster lid open. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
82
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed detox pills stored on preparation table. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink located next to the three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 8 dead flies on bug zapper located on top of mayonnaise shelves. Operator removed the device and cleaned the dead insects on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pot not inverted on storage area located next to the bathroom. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn located in front of the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed reach floor tiles located in front of the reach in freezer in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer located next can produce shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee personal phones stored on preparation table. **Warning**
40-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
50
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside the reach in freezer located next to the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed food employee Angela no proof of employee health agreement. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Observed food employee reporting agreement for Angela no provided. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Angela hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Observed food employee Angela hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor tile near three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Observed hole in floor tile near three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer chest in back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Observed in reach in freezer chest in back of kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with old food debris. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Observed oven interior soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris and grease throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Observed wall soiled with old food debris and grease throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
67
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of milk missing date marking at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator unable to determine date product opened. **Warning**
01B-17-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Cooked Carrots (108F - Cooling) inside closed container at reach in cooler at cook line. As per operator, product prepared more than 2 hours prior. Operator reheated product to 207F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed more than 40 flying insects flying in air and landing on clean cooking pot near three compartment sink next to the fryer in the kitchen area. Observed approximately 5 flying insects flying around and landing on unwashed tomatoes on preparation table. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Observed mop sink removed. As per operator, mop water is discarded on ground outside. **Warning**
28-14-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid stored in shelf in bathroom. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs stored over cooked carrots in reach in cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of milk missing date marking at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator unable to determine date product opened. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Cooked Carrots (108F - Cooling) inside closed container at reach in cooler at cook line. As per operator, product prepared more than 2 hours prior. Operator reheated product to 207F. **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. Observed cutting boards with stains stored underneath preparation table near dry storage shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed on approved plans hand sink near three compartment sink. Observed hand sink was removed. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Angela hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
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. Observed food employee Angela no proof of employee health agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cooking pot stored on floor near fryer and 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
24-26-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in reach in cooler near milk and cooked carrots. **Admin Complaint**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor tile near three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer chest in back of kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with old food debris. **Admin Complaint**
22-08-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed from establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups and containers stored on floor in back of kitchen near exit door. Observed clean pot stored on floor near three compartment sink. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoons in bucket not inverted on preparation table. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris and grease throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
10
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator took can opener to dishwashing station.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. Operator replaced the cutting board for a new one. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line. Operator placed bucket with utensils on stove. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
78
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator placed a roll by hand wash sink. Dispenser will have batteries replaced today. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container with cooked rice cooked on 04-23-20 not labeled. Operator placed dated label. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water on prep table. Operator placed bucket with utensils on stove. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
78
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand sink. Person in charge removed utensils to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots not inverted at storage area exposed to dust. Person in charge remove them and placed pots upside down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed five boxes with tomatoes ( arrived this morning)stored on floor. Person in charge removed boxes to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed the scoop and placed it in holder. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in clean food containers. Person in charge scratched them and storage the containers on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
74
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. At kitchen, employee removed the cloth.
21-05-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at kitchen. Employee put the hair restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water at cook line less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator placed bucket with utensils on stove. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Mashed potatoes at reach in cooler at storage room. Operator placed plastic on container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
82
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots not inverted. Operator removed the pots and placed them on shelves.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Employee placed scoop for ice inside container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Operator removed towel.Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
82
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator placed bucket with utensils on stove. Temperature for utensils reached 155°F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towel.Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed chicken stew at reach in cooler at kitchen cooked from last Saturday ( according to operator) without label. Temperature taking for cold holding 38°F. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Mio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Mio on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Mio?
Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Mio.
How does El Mio compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Mio most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has El Mio's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Mio have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Mio 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 Mio inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Mio is inspected around five times per year on average.
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