Islas Canarias Rest
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Islas Canarias Rest eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 1, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 11 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor area(s) covered with standing water”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout throughout kitchenarea. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic containers stored inside the cooked beef. Employee removed it.
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at the sandwich station.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line. Employee cleaned it**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed cooler shelving rusted at back cook line side cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
64
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored under raw beef inside the walk in cooler. Employee placed raw pork on top. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the the time if the inspection by the 3 compartment sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a thermo stored above preparation table at the sandwich station. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout kitchen area.
36-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by the front line . Employee cleaned them. Also observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed cooler shelving rusted at back cook line side cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken stored inside the walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
55
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed washed green peppers stored in soiled cardboard box in walk in cooler.
08B-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed cooked lasagne portions stored under raw pork in walk in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw unwashed peppers stored over sliced prepped onions in walk in cooler. Also observed plantains stored under raw pork in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed fruit pulp stored under raw beef in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of preparation area. Employee removed from prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch head and face after washing hands. Employee was coached how to wash hands properly.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack eggs, then handled ham without washing his hands. Employee was coached to wash hands after cracking raw eggs.
12A-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on counter top at front cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed cooler shelving rusted at back cook line side cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout kitchen area.
36-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at front line.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in double door low reach in cooler at back of cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Door not nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed walk in freezer door still covered in protective wrapping.
36-30-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on the floor by dish area.
36-22-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar at coffee station not labeled.
02D-01-5
21
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw shell eggs over cooked veggies. In the reach in cooler located in front of the fryers at cook line observed raw chicken stored over cheese, manager placed chicken underneath it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table at cook line observed cooked rice (117F - Hot Holding), as per cook for less than 4 hour, employee reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment observed sink soiled with food debris.
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler located at storage area interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the reach in cooler located at storage area across from walk in freezer observed roasted pork leg in a container not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in freezer observed raw pork in a container not stored 6 inches off the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior at cook line with grease accumulation.
22-08-4
55
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee changed task with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee changing task from touching outside of equipment and other un clean surfaces to food prep, discussed with operator.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator fixed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-56-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quat sanitizer improper in all buckets, 0 ppm operator replaced them **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Apr 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven located in the cook line interior with old grease accumulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
95
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach cooler located by the hand sink and in front of the oven in the cook line observed Raw fish (51F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); Meat lasagna (50F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding), chef and manager stated that the food was stored in this unit for less than 2 hours. Employee placed some food in the walk in cooler and the rest was kept in ice to rapidly cool and maintain at proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In the reach in cooler located by the kitchen entrance observed Cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding), manager stated that this food was cooling since the night before. Employee discarded food onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler observed Raw chicken over steak, employee placed raw chicken on the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the reach in cooler located by the kitchen entrance observed Cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding), manager stated that this food was cooling since the night before. Employee discarded food onsite. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow cutting board stored on preparation table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a food container with raw steak stored on the walk in freezer floor. Employee removed it and stored it on the storage racks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven located in the cook line interior with old grease accumulation. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in front of the hand sink by the frying station. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the reach in cooler in the Dairy storage observed cheese stored in a food container not covered, employee covered it onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
41
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Islas Canarias Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Islas Canarias Rest on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Islas Canarias Rest?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Islas Canarias Rest.
How does Islas Canarias Rest compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Islas Canarias Rest most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Islas Canarias Rest's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Islas Canarias Rest have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Islas Canarias Rest means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Islas Canarias Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Islas Canarias Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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