Isla Del Encanto
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Isla Del Encanto, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, which has been cited four times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Isla Del Encanto is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of tomato purée at dry storage area.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator started to set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over raw octopus and tamales in walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting board inside hand wash sink at bar area. Operator removed cutting board from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in hand sink at bar. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor of walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
36-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation area across from cook line. Employee removed bottle from preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag next to single service items on preparation table across from cook line. Employee removed bag from preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in hand wash sink at cook line area. Observed no hand washing sign in hand wash sink at ware wash area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on floor of walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed hand saw next to case of bananas in shelf below preparation table.
42-03-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork chops thawing at room temperature at prep area.
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking water at faucet hand wash sink at cook line.
29-11-4
32
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed restaurant being remodel, added space next to door, major renovation ongoing, no plan review available. **Warning**
51-16-7
90
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (71 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table next to fryers. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked chicken stored between raw fish and raw lobster tail at drawers reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Bucket (Quaternary + 400 ppm) at preparation table stored next to the salt. Operator added water to get 300 ppm and relocated the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice with milk desert not properly date marked. As per operator from two days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall next to exit door.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in use ice scoop stored on the top of ice machine. Operator sent the ice scoop to be cleaned.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed and spatula and knife stored between reach in cooler and fryers and steam table. The utensils were relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed over dishwasher machine/preparation table.
35B-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front on the ice machine.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping stored at cutting board.
21-12-4
39
Feb 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
90
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handled dirty dishes,placed them in dish machine then handled clean sanitized plates from the dish machine at the other end without washing hands. Employee rewashed and sanitized plates. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
74
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored above flan located in the standing glass door reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent above prep counter,kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken and in disrepair,by the cookline.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available at the time of the inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-06: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed parsley stored in shopping bag located in the walk-in cooler.
14-31-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above the walk-in cooler,above prep area,kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag containing tamales stored on the walk-in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Isla Del Encanto last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Isla Del Encanto on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Isla Del Encanto?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Isla Del Encanto.
How does Isla Del Encanto compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Isla Del Encanto most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Isla Del Encanto's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Isla Del Encanto have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Isla Del Encanto 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 Isla Del Encanto inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Isla Del Encanto is inspected around three times per year on average.
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