Misabor Criollo
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
41
Score
Misabor Criollo has been inspected eight times since 2022. Misabor Criollo was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store raw beef , inside refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee removed gloves after handling sanitizer, handle clean equipment to serve food, no hand washing observed, no gloves changed. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and gloves use. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on steamer fish (129F - Hot Holding); cooked red beans (125F - Hot Holding), according to cook placed on steamer 90 minutes ago, Cook placed food items inside oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork belly inside refrigerator. Operator moved raw chicken to other unit away from cooked pork belly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed buckets stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed bucket. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license display 10/01/2024 **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside refrigerators by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
41
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed box with shell eggs stored on top of table at kitchen, according to operator placed out 45 minutes prior to. Operator stored shel eggs box inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed cook at kitchen. Operator washed hands again using soap. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used at coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
14-14-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork thawing at ambient temperature at 3 compartment sink. Operator stored pork inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
47
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on back of building outside faucet no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen hand sink. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used at coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
14-14-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on the floor. Manager stored six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at kitchen lights burn out. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen above stove lights no shield . **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar container at no labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed plastic ice scoop broken handle.
14-11-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
47
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store raw pork , raw beef and raw chicken inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on back of building outside faucet no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used at coffee station.
14-14-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar container at no labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack with onions stored in the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen above stove. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at kitchen lights burn out. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
50
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed insecticide can stored next to clean utensils at ware washing area. Manager stored insecticide can away from clean equipment and utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used to store raw pork inside reach in cooler at kitchen.
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on back of building outside faucet no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored the ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at kitchen lights burn out.
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen above stove. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed frozen pork at sink under water that was barely running. Manager opened cold water faucet all the way. **Corrected On-Site**
06-08-5
43
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on back of building faucet no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer solution Chlorine at over 200 ppm by 3 compartment sink at front counter. Manager replaced sanitizer solution Chlorine 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles on hallway.
36-32-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 salmon fillets thawed inside rop bag. Employee discarded salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen above stove. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
58
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available when using chlorine sanitizer.
16-37-1
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.
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 bread pudding, tres leches desserts inside beverage cooler, according to cook prepared two days ago, no date labeled **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles in refrained reach in cooler soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at ware washing area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed above stove at kitchen.
38-12-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen area reach in cooler interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
41
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed in the kitchen, cook cracked raw shell egg and then touched dice tomatoes without washing hands or changing gloves. Operator was instructed with hand washing techniques. Operator instructed employee to washed her hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Provided flyer to operator during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and shredded beef stored inside make table cooler not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located in the bathroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed white refrigerator interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing in standing water. Operator open faucet for appropriate thawing method. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Misabor Criollo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Misabor Criollo on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Misabor Criollo?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Misabor Criollo.
How does Misabor Criollo compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Misabor Criollo most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Misabor Criollo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Misabor Criollo have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Misabor Criollo 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 Misabor Criollo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Misabor Criollo is inspected around two times per year on average.
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