El Nuevo Progreseno.
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
82
Score
El Nuevo Progreseno. has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Dec 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “open dumpster lid” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside handsink by front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage but front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
82
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ground beef at reach in cooler by front counter.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Rosa Padilla expired on 2-1-2024.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves ceviche not linked to consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage but front counter.
36-32-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
31B-04-4
52
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed yellow wet wiping cloth on top of white cutting board at reach in cooler near cook line. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
95
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
95
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Firm was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per operator food was cooked 2 days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board no longer cleanable at the front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
67
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
95
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above green plantains.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the men's bathroom and also at the hand wash sink at the front. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Maria Ramona Garcia 3 years. Karina 4 yeas. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed at the hand wash sink at the front area.
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 cooked pork and cooked meat not date marked. As per employee food was cooked Saturday night.
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs stored inside a container with standing water in order to defrost. I coached employees for safety food thawed in an improper manner for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Employee removed the pork ribs and placed them inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with flour not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.Observed at both bathrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside rice container.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on the floor at the storage room by the ice machine.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle touching the flour.
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink at the front area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at the front counter.
25-06-4
26
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Nuevo Progreseno. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Nuevo Progreseno. on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Nuevo Progreseno.?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Nuevo Progreseno..
How does El Nuevo Progreseno. compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Nuevo Progreseno. most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Nuevo Progreseno.'s inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Nuevo Progreseno. have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Nuevo Progreseno. 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 Nuevo Progreseno. inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Nuevo Progreseno. is inspected around three times per year on average.
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