Encanto Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2025
43
Score
Across the available record, Encanto Restaurant has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Encanto Restaurant trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
7
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date markings on food thats been held for more than 24hrs stored in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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 person in charge with proper information/poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside of handwashing sink. Operator removed utensils and placed them in correct location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel or drying device inside both male and female restrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. At the time of inspection, operator was unable to provide thermometer. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Observed no employee health agreements. Provided the forms to person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance above 3 compartment sink trim. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Warning**
16-07-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink available at the time of inspection. **Warning**
29-27-4
43
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located next to cook line. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
82
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw frozen chicken in a shopping bag in the freezer. Observed cook rice, cooked beans in bowls covered with shopping bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cutting board and knife in the sink. The person in chardpge removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in both restrooms.
31B-02-4
64
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at the triple sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed proteins in shopping bags in the upright freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed a quaternary test kit and the establishment is using chlorine. **Repeat Violation**
16-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
47
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored in non food grade thank you bag
14-31-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature reach 85F for approximately 2 minutes at bar area
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed mens bathroom door has a hole in door
32-05-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
58
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 rodents droppings in bottom cabinet at front counter. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents above grill soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved scoop handle above ice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Encanto Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Encanto Restaurant on file is from Jan 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Encanto Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Encanto Restaurant.
How does Encanto Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Encanto Restaurant most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Encanto Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Encanto Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Encanto Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Encanto Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Encanto Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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