Mi Lindo Ecuador
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Mi Lindo Ecuador, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wet wiping cloth not stored”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk-in cooler racks rusted/pitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed over 3 compartment sink while sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
36-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
70
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer 3 compartment sink while sink at 10ppm. **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at kitchen counter room temperature, as per staff just recently, staff relocated to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Gilberto Castro 08/01/2020 expired. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed silverware stored at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk-in cooler racks rusted/pitted. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing wrist watch. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. **Warning**
06-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed over 3 compartment sink while sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-04-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at several prep tables. **Warning**
21-12-4
37
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 while conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 while conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler containers with cooked food for more than 24 hours without labels: rice, beans, stew. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
36-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes with crystal bottles inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a box - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
61
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
37
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed moldy tomato paste inside walk in cooler.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef inside non food grade bags at chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed not hot running water at 3 compartment sink, staff turn on water heater.. tested 100°F **Corrected On-Site**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot running water at handwashing sink, staff turn on water heater.. tested 100°F **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed serving and cooking utensils stored not handle first at kitchen working table
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards with mark not longer cleanable at kitchen table.
14-09-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet handle at 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall above 3 compartment sink
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup at standing reach in freezer at kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusted fan at rack next to teach in cooler. Observed soiled gaskets at chest freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipes under 3 compartment sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several containers of prepared food uncovered at walk in cooler, as per chef for more than 24 hours.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed latter and other equipment stored in the kitchen area.
33-31-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all throughout kitchen cooking line. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled/dusted wall above chest freezers.
36-27-5
35
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen across WIC entrance and 3CS. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Observed the same . **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed vapor and presence of smoked inside kitchen cooking area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: **Time Extended**
36-65-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed WIC shelves rusted and pitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Owner bought new shelving for walk in cooler . **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some unlabeled container with salt/sugar not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Still sugar container not identified. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
82
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meat stored inside nonfood grade carry out shopping bags at RIF **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner made payment while we performed inspection. Payment Confirmation #236069011 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw meat and a container of raw pork stored above cooked fish stewed inside WIC. Staff removed items and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw meat (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding); cooked cow feet (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked plantain (49F - Cold Holding); yellow rice (55F - Cold Holding); lentils (50F - Cold Holding); creme cheese (57F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw meat (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding); cooked cow feet (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked plantain (49F - Cold Holding); yellow rice (55F - Cold Holding); lentils (50F - Cold Holding); creme cheese (57F - Cold Holding) inside WIC. As per employee food has been stored since Sunday 05/19/2024. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table Tuna (112F - Hot Holding); potatoes (122F - Hot Holding); chicken stewed (122F - Hot Holding); tripe soup (115F - Hot Holding); goat stewed (115F - Hot Holding); fish soup (112F - Hot Holding). Kitchen staff reheat items Tuna (195F - Reheating); chicken stewed (195F - Reheating); tripe soup (194F - Reheating); fish soup (178F - Reheating); goat stewed (194F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves not hand wash. Employee wash hands and put gloves **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not properly trained on procedures of how to set up 3CS. Employee was given instructions on how to set up 3CS. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 employees at the establishment working without food handling certification. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside WIC cooked lentils, cooked pork, cooked cow feet without date labels as per employee food cooked 05/19/24 **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottle with chemical not labeled inside kitchen area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water line closed at ten HWS located at kitchen entrance. Staff turn on hot water line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-5
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. Observed WIC unit with ambient temperature of 45F. Owner called technician. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Faucet/handle missing/disrepair at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water faucet handle at 3CS stripped. 3CS has an additional functional faucet. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed serving utensil stored in standing water 84 F at kitchen prep table and steam table. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed ar kitchen prep table. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not handwashing sing available at HWS by 3CS area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at RIF. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed WIC fans with accumulated debris. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen across WIC entrance and 3CS. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed spoons and knifes stored in a way that not only the handle can be touch. **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed vapor and presence of smoked inside kitchen cooking area. **Warning**
36-65-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed WIC shelves rusted and pitted. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen prep counter. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some unlabeled container with salt/sugar not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with not handle used to serve rice. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and trays under kitchen prep tables not inverted. Staff inverted the pans and pots. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
9
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
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 while conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Form provided while conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler containers with cooked food for more than 24 hours without labels: rice, beans, stew.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
36-06-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes with crystal bottles inside walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a box
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
36-27-5
52
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: Still observed. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: Still observed. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in walk in cooler door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: Still observed. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: Still observed. **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: Still observed. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Lindo Ecuador last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Lindo Ecuador on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Lindo Ecuador?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mi Lindo Ecuador.
How does Mi Lindo Ecuador compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Mi Lindo Ecuador most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Mi Lindo Ecuador's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mi Lindo Ecuador have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mi Lindo Ecuador 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 Mi Lindo Ecuador inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Lindo Ecuador is inspected around three times per year on average.
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