El Tucan / Marion

1111 Sw 1 Ave Cu #1-2, Miami, FL 33130

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at El Tucan / Marion stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee training expired on 2024.

53B-14-5

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 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. Provided to operator via email.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**

01C-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by ice machine not inverted at storage use. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

51-13-4

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.

22-02-4

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. Provided to manager, manager printed and staff signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink near cook line.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored in rice container in kitchen.

14-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler used to store deserts.

14-11-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in kitchen near cook line and hand sink.

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.

23-03-4

May 12, 2023

Complaint Full

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed establishment receiving A5 Wagyu beef from unapproved source. Observed invoice provided by Wagyu Sommelier and Co LLC. As per owner of company Wagyu Sommelier they do not have any licenses from FDACS or USDA.

01B-04-5

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzles at bar soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Aug 8, 2022

Complaint Full

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage.

02A-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar hand sink.

31B-04-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

36-22-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tucan / Marion last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Tucan / Marion on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Tucan / Marion?

Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Tucan / Marion.

How does El Tucan / Marion compare to other restaurants in Miami?

El Tucan / Marion most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has El Tucan / Marion's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Tucan / Marion have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Tucan / Marion 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 Tucan / Marion inspected?

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

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