El Zapo Enamorado
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
82
Score
El Zapo Enamorado has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting El Zapo Enamorado on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep table in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall inside men's restroom.
36-27-5
82
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside women's restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and cooked beef held inside reach in cooler with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test strips with expiration date of 09/24.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled above seating area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in cooler in kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave in kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler and reach in freezer on kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in kitchen area next to ovens.
24-18-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in disrepair above seating area.
36-32-5
55
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook dropped a spatula on the floor picked it up, removed her gloves and put on new gloves no hand washing.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
70
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the front counter. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
82
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the front counter.
29-34-4
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 provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pitcher of water in the hand washing sink by the front counter. The owner moved the pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
58
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
27-10-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer at bar area interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of corn flour not labeled.
02D-01-5
78
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (120F - Hot Holding), as per operator potatoes were cooked and smashed within the last hour operator moved items to stove to reheat. At front counter fried chicken (100F - Hot Holding), as per operator chicken was fried approximately 2 hours ago, operator turned on heat for hot box **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
16-36-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in employee bathroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans prepared morning prior needing date mark. Operator added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed containers used for juice stored on floor. Operator lifted items off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed unpacked food in refrigerator in customer area
08B-63-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Zapo Enamorado last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Zapo Enamorado on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Zapo Enamorado?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Zapo Enamorado.
How does El Zapo Enamorado compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Zapo Enamorado most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Zapo Enamorado's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Zapo Enamorado have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Zapo Enamorado 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 Zapo Enamorado inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Zapo Enamorado is inspected around two times per year on average.
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