El Trailer

8455 South Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33143

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at El Trailer, the earliest from 2022. On Sep 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “working containers of food removed”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over washed vegetables, cheese at reach in cooler unit, staff relocated items to eggs to bottom shelf, staff was coached on proper storage procedures. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (122F - Hot Holding); cheese tequeños (124F - Hot Holding) at hot box, as per staff for less than an hour, staff moved items to eggs to oven to reheat it to 165°F of above.

03B-01-6

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed uncovered sugar container near dishwasher sink.

08B-54-4

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 25 ppm. Employee adjusted concentration to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

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 scoops with handles not above product inside containers of sugar and coffee. Employee rearranged handle to not touch product. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching ham. Employee rearranged handle. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed s sugar container a squeeze bottles without name label. Operator added the name **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink inaccessible. It has a blender stored in it. Blender was removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.

14-55-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the sugar container without name label. Operator added the name **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Trailer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Trailer on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Trailer?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Trailer.

How does El Trailer compare to other restaurants in Miami?

El Trailer most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has El Trailer's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Trailer have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Trailer 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 Trailer inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Trailer is inspected around two times per year on average.

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