El Rey De La Salchipapa Miami
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited El Rey De La Salchipapa Miami nine times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
El Rey De La Salchipapa Miami's latest score of 67 falls below the Miramar average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -Observed 3 live flying insects landed on flip top cooler at cook line. Operator killed and sanitized areas **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee cooking raw meat with visible soiled gloves and then cut pineapple without changing gloves and wash hands. After brief education, employee then change gloves and wash his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oils stored on floor at front line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
67
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over dressing and sauces. Operator relocate raw chicken to bottom shelf. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over hotdogs in refrigerator. Operator removed eggs to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drinking glasses stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. A copy has been given to the operator. Operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks and water stored on floor at front line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed employee thawing beef at room temperature in kitchen. Operator transfer to running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
45
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
86
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw chicken cold held at 44F in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Per operator, chicken transfer from main cooler 2 hours prior to the inspection. Advised operator to placed ice pack on chicken for quick chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken stored over guacamole in reach in cooler. Operator relocate raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink at cookline block with chair. Operator removed chair. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed various items stored inside handwashing sink at cookline. Operator removed items stored in sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on floor at front line. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of arctic reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
39
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sandwich bread in Arctic air refrigerator.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with cleaning chemical stored with takeout containers at front line. Operator removed chemical and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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 1 female employee hired over 60 days has no proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Observed no soap at a hand wash sink in kitchen area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at front line
41-17-4
50
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Observed various food items stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Observed limes at front counter area exposed to splash by hand sink. **Time Extended**
08B-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed splash guard needed at handwash sink at front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Observed splash guard needed at handwash sink at front line. **Time Extended**
14-10-4
90
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw burger patties stored over various sauces in reach in cooler. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over sandwich bread in reach in cooler. -Observed raw chicken stored over cut vegetables in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed burger patties cold held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in Arctic air refrigerator. Per operator, patties made and stored in refrigerator from 4 days ago. Patties did not removed from refrigerator since. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed burger patties cold held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in Arctic air refrigerator. Per operator, patties made and stored in refrigerator from 4 days ago. Patties did not removed from refrigerator since **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 at 12:53 p.m. cooked chicken hot held at 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator,cooked cooked at 10:00 a.m. operator reheat chicken to 173F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink in kitchen not accessible, blocked with various cooking equipment and utensils. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed employee storing utensils in handwash sink at front line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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 at 1:22 p.m. no date marked on potato salad stored in refrigerator. Per operator item cooked at 11:00 a.m . Yesterday. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed beef and pork thawing at room temperature in 3 compartment sink. Operator placed items underneath running water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed splash guard needed at handwash sink at front line. **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Observed various food items stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash. **Warning**
08B-36-4
20
Jun 17, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rey De La Salchipapa Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rey De La Salchipapa Miami on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rey De La Salchipapa Miami?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Rey De La Salchipapa Miami.
How does El Rey De La Salchipapa Miami compare to other restaurants in Miramar?
El Rey De La Salchipapa Miami most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miramar average of 79.
Has El Rey De La Salchipapa Miami's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rey De La Salchipapa Miami have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Rey De La Salchipapa Miami 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 Rey De La Salchipapa Miami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rey De La Salchipapa Miami is inspected around three times per year on average.
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