El Sitio Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at El Sitio Bar and Grill, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
“Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb at patio side wall area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu not linking products served under cooked to consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves in reach in cooler rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed hood fan over cooling unit not screened. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed cooking at rear side door kitchen prep area. **Warning**
35B-01-4
61
Feb 10, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb at patio side wall area. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu not linking products served under cooked to consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and sanitizer buckets and not test kit available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves in reach in cooler rusted.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen soup made on premised not date marked, as per chef two days old.
02C-04-5
Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed hood fan over cooling unit not screened. **Repeat Violation**
35B-07-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooks utensils stored food contact first at kitchen prep table.
24-18-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind cooking line area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed cooking at rear side door kitchen prep area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
43
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (49F - Cold Holding) at Flip Top , as per kitchen manager less than 3 hours, staff placed bag of ice for rapid cooling.. . Observed Gouda cheese (74F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler storage area, as per kitchen staff left outside to be shredded and return to the unit, requested staff to placed in reach in freezer for faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the outside patio area **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee engaged in foo preparation changing gloves not washing hands, coached staff on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not test kit an available for chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and quad sanitizer 3 compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit by kitchen area
35B-01-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed over storage area two exhaust vents not screened.
35B-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind dishwasher/3 compartment sink area., also behind kitchen cooking line.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
41
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
30
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb at the outside terrace area and not vacuum breaker installed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: At time of callback inspection observed hose Bibb at the outside terrace area and not vacuum breaker installed. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed not mop sink available, no plans on file. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: At time of callback inspection observed not mop sink available, no plans on file. Operator has plans available to be submitted to the city for placement of new mop sink. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed not mop sink available at the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: At time of callback inspection observed not mop sink available at the establishment. Operator has plans available to be submitted to the city for placement of new mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-27-4
74
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef handling dirty equip and dishes and then handling ready to eat food. Chef was instructed to wash hands and change gloves, chef disposed gloves, washed hands and place a new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb at the outside terrace area and not vacuum breaker installed.
29-34-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork stored inside thank you bags at standing reach in freezer. Staff removed pork and placed it in clear plastic bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed not mop sink available, no plans on file.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispensers unable to dispenser towels at handwashing sink at kitchen area.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer buckets inside handwashing sink at kitchen area. Staff removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine/ bin with a substance like mold.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with not handle inside rice cooker at kitchen area. Staff removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed not mop sink available at the establishment.
29-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation tables.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer chlorine solution at 10 ppm. Staff added more chlorine, tested at 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
37
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under prep table reach in cooler marinated chicken (51F - Cold Holding); marinated beef (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator the marinated chicken and beef were done less than four hours prior. Products were removed and placed inside another reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bleach bottle inside kitchen area by 3CS.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not correctly stored inside kitchen area. Operator removed mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing different sauces not labeled with product contents.
02D-01-5
67
Oct 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms.
32-04-4
95
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Oct 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Sitio Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Sitio Bar and Grill on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Sitio Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Sitio Bar and Grill.
How does El Sitio Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Sitio Bar and Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Sitio Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Sitio Bar and Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Sitio Bar and Grill 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 Sitio Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Sitio Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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