El Novillo Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
35
Score
Across the available record, El Novillo Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 10 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 15 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used”, showing up seven times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 15 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without first washing hand.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed male servers not washing hands after dropping off dirty dishes near dish machine.
12A-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some of the ceiling tile in disrepair with holes inside kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles inside kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee cup of coffee not covered on top of prep table next to three compartment sink.
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler next to prep table and in front of grill station.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water less 135 degrees Fahrenheit next to coffee stations.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign on hand wash sink next to coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda nozzle soiled at bar area. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. Observed kitchen hood soiled with grease. Also observed soiled all reach in coolers inside kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottles of water inside reach in cooler next to grill. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler next to prep table.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pre made salads not covered inside reach in cooler next to coffee station.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution .
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled Wiping cloths on top of prep table.
21-09-4
35
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above unwashed produce inside walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs immediately and stored above raw chicken on correct rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri (86F - Cold Holding) located across the cook line. Operator states it has been there for two hours. Operator discarded and prepared a new batch. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator discarded solution and placed new solution at 100PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave located across the fry station with soiled door handle. Operator wiped down. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water located at the dessert station.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed several wet wiping cloths underneath black cutting boards located across the cook line. Operator removed immediately.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash station located inside meat prep room.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler located near ice machine with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles containing oil with no label near cook line. Operator labeled immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed kitchen floor and walk in freezer floor soiled.
36-10-4
43
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee grab fried plantains with their bare hands, item was discarded. Educated employee how to properly grab ready to foods. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken cases in the walk in cooler over unwashed tomato. Provided form to operator. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed multiple servers handling dirty dishes and start picking up clean plates with meals for customers without washing their hands. Advise chef to train employees how to properly wash their hands.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri (76F - Cold Holding) stored on top of cookline for less than 2 hours,as per operator. Advised chef to place item in walk in cooler or put under ice **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed employee wiping a knife with a cloth and using to scoop up sour cream. Educated employee how to properly use and sanitize a knife before use.
22-02-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
36-10-4
Basic - Wiping cloths laundered onsite not dried in a mechanical clothes dryer, air-dried or placed in sanitizing solution after laundering.
21-28-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and beans in white containers with no name label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under the preparation station.
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted in office dated 10/1/2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking carne asada with no hair restraint. Employee placed hat on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed shrimp and green plantains stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed raw beef stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in standing water by the desert station.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler by the grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler under the bread preparation station.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in the 2 compartment sink. Observed raw beef thawing in room temperature. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water, no longer frozen.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple used cloths stored around the kitchen, not in their sanitizer bucket.
21-12-4
25
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair above preparation sink and cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair above preparation sink and cook line. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between wall and preparation sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Observed knives stored between wall and preparation sink. **Time Extended**
24-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in meat preparation room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in meat preparation room **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Observed water leaking from faucet at bar area. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
78
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (53F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager product was inside unit since previous night. Observed cut lettuce (80F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (77F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at expo area. As per employee, product at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Discussed time as a public health control with manager. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef (62F - Cooling); beans (66F-cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager products were prepared on previous night. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas stored on non food grade bag inside reach in cooler at fryer station. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef (62F - Cooling); beans (66F-cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager products were prepared on previous night. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (53F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager product was inside unit since previous night. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair above preparation sink and cook line. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between wall and preparation sink. **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on prep table at meat preparation room. Observed employee phone and beverage on preparation table at expo area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing steaks no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink not setup properly and in wrong order. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at dry storage area underneath soda syrups. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of shredded cabbage stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed bags of bread and container of raw beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in water at 87f at expo area. Manager removed water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in meat preparation room **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open during inspection. Manager closed door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing inside bar area. **Warning**
29-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at bar area. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on perpetration table at cook line. Manager removed wiping cloth. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at cook line. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
21-07-4
23
Sep 27, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: 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. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the hand sink located in the entrance of the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed no paper towel in the hand sink located in the entrance of the kitchen. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of cooked beans and cooked yuca with no date marked located in the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed containers of cooked beans and cooked yuca with no date marked located in the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled located in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed some debris removed. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in the kitchen area near the storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed ceiling tile missing in the kitchen area near the storage area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint separating from ceiling at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint separating from ceiling at cook line. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with dust throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with dust throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with marks in the prep area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed cutting board with marks in the prep area and cook line. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of vegetable oil stored on the floor near the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed containers of raw beef stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the hand sink located in the entrance of the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed in the hand sink located in the entrance of the kitchen. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed wet wiping cloth stored throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
47
Sep 26, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed beans (120F - cooling) at room temperature at cook line. As per manager for more than 2 hours. Advice manager to reheat product to 165F.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to manager unable to provide invoice from unapproved source. Observed .5 tres leches cake at reach in cooler. Manager unable to provide invoice from kitchen licensed by DBPR or FDACS.
01B-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw churrasco (44F - Cold Holding); raw carne asada (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) located at reach in cooler at the cook line. As per manager for approximately 1 hour. Advice manager to place ice over products. Observed cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near the cook line. As per manager for approximately 1 hour. Observed rice (77F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per manager for more than 2 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauté mushrooms (101F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at the cook line. As per manager for approximately 1 hour. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of cooked beans and cooked yuca with no date marked located in the walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the hand sink located in the entrance of the kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near ice machine.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled located in the kitchen area.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in the kitchen area near the storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint separating from ceiling at cook line.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with dust throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between the 3 compartment sink. manager removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with marks in the prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored above the preparation area near the storage room.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing cut lettuce with no hair restraint. Employee donned hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near the cook line and in the walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of vegetable oil stored on the floor near the cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside water at 83F near ice machine.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the hand sink located in the entrance of the kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slicer guard soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored throughout the kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting equipment stored above hand washing sink located near the 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
14
Sep 23, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cream sauce (124F - Hot Holding) as per chef, item was reheated less than 1 hour prior. Chef took item to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork with sauce (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per chef, less than 2 hours. Advised chef to take item to walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line from soda guns inside hand sink at bar.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of beans and yuca at walk in cooler not date marked. As per chef, items were prepared on the previous day. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed near ware washing area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing vegetables not wearing hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of raw beef and sour cream stored on floor at walk in cooler and containers of bread stored on floor at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee rearranged scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef tacos at walk in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. Employee adjusted to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
35
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose connected at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of espresso bean container soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed interior of ice been soiled at service bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located near ice machine and meat preparation room. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed onion soup and beans not date marked at walk in cooler. As per employee, items were prepared on the previous day.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining walk in cooler shelves and reach in cooler shelves at preparation area.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located at expo area. Observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of raw beef and rice stored on the floor at walk in cooler and bags of bread stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed containers of cooking oil and maduro stored on floor at cook line. Employee placed items of shelf. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located near ice machine and at meat preparation room.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves at cook line soiled with old food debris. Observed soda gun holsters soiled at bar area.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door open during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-03-4
Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at ware washing area.
14-33-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Novillo Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Novillo Restaurant on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Novillo Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at El Novillo Restaurant.
How does El Novillo Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Novillo Restaurant most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Novillo Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Novillo Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Novillo Restaurant 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 Novillo Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Novillo Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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