Exito Salvadoreno
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025
35
Score
Inspectors have visited Exito Salvadoreno eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 24, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Kitchen: stand up reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored above whole limes. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Front container: 3 prescription medicine bottles stored on a table with bottles of salt and sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Stand up reach in freezer in the dry storage area: Chicharrones stored inside thank you carry out bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the flip- top reach in cooler inside the dry storage area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Men restroom. Operator placed paper inside the restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by the three compartment sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stand up reach in cooler: sauces and cooked chicken not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men and women restroom and the front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the establishment underneath and behind equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the toilet seat missing in the Women restroom.
32-05-4
35
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Kitchen: stand up reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored above salsa. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled orange stains.
22-02-4
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. FRLA: Maribel Godoy, expired 06/10/22.
53B-14-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen, throughout
36-27-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the dry storage area.
14-69-4
64
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Storage area: multiple bags of fried chicharrones stored inside Thank You carry out bags inside the stand up reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Kitchen, in front
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for vomiting and diarrhea. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on the prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women restroom.
31B-04-4
47
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Jul 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Container of shredded cabbage not covered inside RIC.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen RIC
14-33-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
67
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. front counter: raw shelled eggs (53F - Cold Holding). Reach in cooler ambient temperature: 62F. As per operator placed the raw shell eggs inside the reach in cooler 45 minutes before the inspection. Observed operator placed the raw shell eggs inside a working reach in cooler at the front counter. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Front counter: reach in cooler 62F
14-74-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at the front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front counter reach in cooler next to the presser.
05-09-4
67
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Raw frozen food in contact with nonfood-grade bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front service area.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Exito Salvadoreno last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Exito Salvadoreno on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Exito Salvadoreno?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Exito Salvadoreno.
How does Exito Salvadoreno compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Exito Salvadoreno most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Exito Salvadoreno's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Exito Salvadoreno have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Exito Salvadoreno 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 Exito Salvadoreno inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Exito Salvadoreno is inspected around three times per year on average.
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