Narcobollo Restaurant

2557 Nw 79 Ave, Miami, FL 33122
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
52
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2022, Narcobollo Restaurant has 10 inspections in the public record. Narcobollo Restaurant was last inspected on Dec 3, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited six times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Narcobollo Restaurant trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed coconut rice (57 F - Cold Holding) inside of the walk in cooler according to chef stored since yesterday. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coconut rice (57 F - Cold Holding) inside of the walk in cooler according to chef stored since yesterday. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer stop on 60°F at calibration.
05-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tostones, beef, stored in the walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed sour cream made onsite not labeled. Operator removed sour cream containers **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-03-4
52
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Scrambled eggs mixed (49 F - Cold Holding) stored inside of the walk in cooler since Saturday
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Scrambled eggs mixed (49 F - Cold Holding) stored inside of the walk in cooler since Saturday
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plantains stored on the walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water in the kitchen area.
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar, coffee containers not covered at the front counter area.
08B-12-5
61
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 10/21. Operator provided a new test kit **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed juices with no date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken on the walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed juices not labeled.
02D-01-5
64
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
86
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed kibbeh on non food grade bags inside of the reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Mondongo soup (59 F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (53 F - Cold Holding); White rice (69 F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked beef (54 F - Cold Holding); Sausage (55 F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella (59 F - Cold Holding); Beef (67 F - Cold Holding); milk (59 F - Cold Holding) stored inside of the walk in cooler according to operator since more than 2 days ago.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mondongo soup (59 F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (53 F - Cold Holding); White rice (69 F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked beef (54 F - Cold Holding); Sausage (55 F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella (59 F - Cold Holding); Beef (67 F - Cold Holding); milk (59 F - Cold Holding) stored inside of the walk in cooler according to operator since more than 2 days ago.
03A-02-5
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 walk in cooler ambient temperature at 58 F.
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the slicer located in the kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 58 F
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas stored on the storage floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ham croquettes no covered
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
37
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license . **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located in the prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas stored in the storage area floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ham croquettes no covered inside of the reach in freezer. Chef covered croquettes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Walk-in cooler/shelves with rust that has pitted the surface **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
70
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 Sour cream, oat milk, caramel sauce prepared onsite with no date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed Sour cream, oat milk, caramel sauce prepared onsite with no date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. In the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. In the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
33-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted out. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted out **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. coconut rice made yesterday(70 F - Cooling) Ajiaco soup made three days ago (52 F - Cooling); beef soup made yesterday (53 F - Cooling); Cooked beef cooked yesterday (53 F - Cooling )
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. coconut rice made yesterday(70 F - Cooling) Ajiaco soup made three days ago (52 F - Cooling); beef soup made yesterday (53 F - Cooling); Cooked beef cooked yesterday (53 F - Cooling )
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Sour cream, oat milk, caramel sauce prepared onsite with no date marked.
02C-02-5
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 walk in cooler unit running at 54 F
14-74-7
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. In the kitchen area.
33-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottle of water inside of the reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted out.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at the three compartment sink l **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with beans, sugar, peas no labeled.
02D-01-5
47
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-12-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of Dulce de leche prepared onsite with no date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas cans stored on the storage area floor, observed a container with raw pork stored on the kitchen floor, observed container with beef, plantains stored on the walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs,knives,spoons stored on standing water located in the kitchen area.
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed single service spoons, forks, knives stored on the front area no properly protected to prevent contamination.
25-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment sink faucet leaking.
29-11-4
58
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Sweet milk custard , containers of orange juice, - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sweet milk custard , containers of orange juice, **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of rice, beans, sugar containers without labels. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of rice, beans, sugar containers without labels. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Narcobollo Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Narcobollo Restaurant on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Narcobollo Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Narcobollo Restaurant.

How does Narcobollo Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Narcobollo Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Narcobollo Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Narcobollo Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Narcobollo Restaurant 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 Narcobollo Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Narcobollo Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.