El Porton De La Flaca
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, El Porton De La Flaca has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw eggs raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork at reach in cooler unit kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: At time of callback inspection observed observed raw whole marinated fish over cooked pork chicharrón at reach in cooler unit. **Time Extended**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with marks soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: At time of callback inspection observed cutting boards with marks soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout kitchen prep area and storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: At time of callback inspection observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout kitchen prep area and storage. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed chlorine sanitizer flip top cooling unit with an ambient temperature of 67F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: At time of callback inspection observed flip top cooling unit not in service, as per management waiting for parts to repair. Instructed staff not to use the unit until holding temperature of 41°F or below. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: At time of callback inspection observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed handwashing not ambient thermometer at flip top reach in cooler unit at kitchen line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: At time of callback inspection Observed not ambient thermometer at flip top reach in cooler unit at kitchen line **Time Extended**
05-09-4
64
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated chicken (60F - Cold Holding); marinated beef (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cooling); raw shell eggs ( ambient temperature) (67F - Cold Holding) at flip top cooling unit, as per kitchen staff from previous day. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw eggs raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork at reach in cooler unit kitchen area **Warning**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated chicken (60F - Cold Holding); marinated beef (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cooling); raw shell eggs ( ambient temperature) (67F - Cold Holding) at flip top cooling unit, as per kitchen staff from previous day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked corn (83F - Hot Holding) at shelve in kitchen area, as per staff for less than four hours, staff proceeded to grind the corn to storage at reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with marks soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed chlorine sanitizer flip top cooling unit with an ambient temperature of 67°F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed handwashing not ambient thermometer at flip top reach in cooler unit at kitchen line **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout kitchen prep area and storage. **Warning**
36-34-5
35
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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 cooked corn (113F - Cooling) at kitchen prep table, as per cook from 3 hours ago, instructed cook to split the pot into small portions and placed it inside reach-in freezer to speed the cooling temperature correctly, coached cook on proper cooling parameters. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook handling raw shell eggs them cook food and not washing hands, coached cook in proper hand wash procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri sauce (garlic and oil) (82F - Cold Holding) at prep table in kitchen area, as per cook for less than 4 hours, cook place it into reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with old food residue.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles stained with water marks at kitchen prep area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at unit front counter area.
31B-04-4
45
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a box raw fish stored over cooked pork at reach-in cooler unit.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri sauce (69F - Cold Holding) at kitchen area. As per chef for less than two hours, instructed chef to place and hold chimichurri sauce in cold bath always. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter ice machine bin.
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all throughout soiled cooling units gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside container with empanada filling at reach-in cooler unit.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout all throughout the kitchen and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout the the kitchen preparation tables and. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of potatoes stored in the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking/serving cleaned utensils stored food contact first at kitchen table.
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed all throughout to go trays stored not inverted at kitchen stored above reach-in cooler.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
45
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time-of callback inspection observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in back storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection observed Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
78
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer at kitchen rear. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over raw beef inside reach in cooler at kitchen rear. **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
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 many containers of chicken, beef , empanadas and cut tomatoes without date at two different reach in cooler in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed many containers of chicken, beef , empanadas and cut tomatoes prepared for more than 24 hours not dated mark at two different reach in cooler in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees Flor Castaño, Cardina Martínez, Lucía Hoyos, Nuri Cano, Hernan Ospina, Elsa's Valladares and Martin Ospina all expired food handling certificates as 07/25/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees Flor Castaño, Cardina Martínez, Lucía Hoyos, Nuri Cano, Hernan Ospina, Elsa's Valladares and Martin Ospina all expired food handling certificates as 07/25/2024. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
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 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: 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 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. **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 ceiling vents all throughout the kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents all throughout the kitchen soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler running at 60F located at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Observed technician repairing the machine. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter ice machine. **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior in back prep area and near kitchen prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior in back prep area and near kitchen prep area. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in back storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
41
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwashing machine at 0ppm. Operator change chlorine sanitizer tested at 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer at kitchen rear.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fried pork belly (52F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (60F - Cold Holding); empanada filling (59F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooling at kitchen area according to operator since yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried pork belly (52F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (60F - Cold Holding); empanada filling (59F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooling at kitchen area, according to operator since yesterday.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed many containers of chicken, beef , empanadas and cut tomatoes without date at two different reach in cooler in kitchen area.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees Flor Castaño, Cardina Martínez, Lucía Hoyos, Nuri Cano, Hernan Ospina, Elsa's Valladares and Martin Ospina all expired food handling certificates as 07/25/2024.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed dishwasher staff not using the sanitizing stage at three compartment sink. Coached employee in the correct use and set up of three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-15-4
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. Observed 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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior of dishwasher machine at front counter
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents all throughout the kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler running at 60°F located at kitchen area.
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
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 staff washing and rinsing and skipping sanitizer station.
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler running at 60°F located at kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior in back prep area and near kitchen prep area.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in back storage area.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum trays stored not inverted over reach in cooler at kitchen area. Staff removed trays and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping towels at preparation table in the rear.
21-10-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at all reach in cooler units in kitchen area.
29-49-6
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed grainger grinding equipment stored next to preparation table at the rear.
42-03-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container not covered at front counter.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed second floor storage with many unnecessary equipments.
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls all throughout the kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths throughout establishment not store in chlorine sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter ice machine.
10-08-5
14
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer. Operator placed products in correct order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: 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 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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handles soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed microwave door handles soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor near cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed soiled cardboard on floor near cook line. **Time Extended**
36-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. Observed reach in cooler and freezer gasket soiled near prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. Observed reach in cooler and freezer gasket soiled near prep area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior in back prep area and near kitchen prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior in back prep area and near kitchen prep area. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in back storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in back storage area. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths throughout establishment not store in chlorine sanitizing solution. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed wiping cloths throughout establishment not store in chlorine sanitizing solution. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
43
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
No Discharge from Eyes, Nose, and Mouth
FL-07
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
20
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees handled soiled dishes to the kitchen and then handled clean equipment without washing their hands.Operator was coached to train employees to wash hands after handling soiled equipment.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee was rinsing utensils after sanitizing the utensils. Operator was coached how to sanitize utensils.
22-45-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licensed expired 10/01/2023. Operator made the payment during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above a container with sauce. Employee was advised to placed raw shell eggs at the bottom.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed dessert and empanadas inside the reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (79 F - Cold Holding) at the preparation table. As per employee less than 2 hours. Employee placed raw shell eggs inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork at 48°F inside the reach in cooler as per employee it was cooked yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork at 48°F inside the reach in cooler as per employee it was cooked yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand wash sink at the front counter. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at the hand wash sink at the front counter and also at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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 was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small bowl stored above the rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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 drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster is missing 1 lid.
33-15-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 11 knives stored between the wall and the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and also hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed meat inside the reach in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 at the preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over raw pork in the upright freezer #3.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over box of plantains.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep area and grill area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pots stored on the floor in front of hand washing sink, next to three compartment sink. Person in charge removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test trips available at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge provided towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used to dispense cooked rice. Person in charge removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Thought the kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tiles missing above prep area in back of restaurant.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Thought the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted under upright freezer.
24-05-4
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 open drink over prep table, and one over steam table, person in charge removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap and a hole in the screen door at rear of restaurant.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas and cooking utensils stored between the three compartment sink and the wall. Person in charge removed them and placed them to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers on upright coolers and freezers.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright coolers and freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food prepared and not labeled through out reach in coolers, upright coolers and freezers.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Porton De La Flaca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Porton De La Flaca on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Porton De La Flaca?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Porton De La Flaca.
How does El Porton De La Flaca compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Porton De La Flaca most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Porton De La Flaca's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Porton De La Flaca have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Porton De La Flaca 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 Porton De La Flaca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Porton De La Flaca is inspected around four times per year on average.
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