Puerto Madero
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
47
Score
Across the available record, Puerto Madero has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 5, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 11 violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged 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.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in cooler unit raw shelled eggs stored over uncovered containers of swai filets. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at front butcher area for individual containers of chimmychurri in reach in cooler. Operat began to place labels. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers of salt and rice.
14-01-5
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 sealed frozen packages of swai filets placed in reach in cooler to thaw. Operator removed from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored on tray in reach in cooler where desserts are stored. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in coolers 4 boxes of steaks stored on floor. Operator removed and stored into crates, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout. Employee began to clean all. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled with heavy grease build up.
36-50-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed next to kitchen exit door. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
47
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (67F - Cold Holding) on prep table across from cook line. As per operator for about 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded butter. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink across from cook line blocked by trash can and cleaning supplies. Operator removed trash can and cleaning supplies. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing alcohol not labeled on front counter next to desert display case. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at front counter meat station with food remnants and sponge inside sink. Operator removed sponge and cleaned sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor at dessert prep table in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled at bottom shelf prep table across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal water bottle stored on prep table across from standing reach in freezer in kitchen area.
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 employee phone on prep table across from standing reach in freezer next to back exit door.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of sweet potatoes stored on floor under prep table across from standing reach in freezer in kitchen area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth under cutting board on prep table across from cook line.
21-04-4
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 alfajores for self service at front counter dessert station not properly labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter coffee station.
21-12-4
39
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed next to dessert cooler.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol not properly labeled at front counter. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from 10/01/24 at front counter.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with sweet potatoes stored on floor under prep shelves at prep area. Operator placed products by at 6 inches from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives and spatula stored between prep table and wooden box at meat market area. Operator removed the knives. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at kitchen. Operator removed the tong. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
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 alfajores for self service at front counter not properly labeled with product identity, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment.
02D-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed under prep shelves. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
61
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over cooked chicken and cooked beef. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at drawers reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed milk with expiration date 09-29-24 and 10-06-24. Operator segregation the gallon of milk to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed milk with expiration date 09-29-24 and 10-06-24. Operator segregation the gallon of milk to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching soiled surfaces at preparation table and then touching diced tomatoes with the same gloves. Operator was instructed that the gloves need to be changed with change task. Operator changed the gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (124 F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to the kitchen to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed mashed potatoes (10:45 am) (99F - Cooling); mashed potatoes (11:50 am) (88F - Cooling) at preparation area. Cooling rate 11 grades/hr. Operator moved the product to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed residue of food inside of hand wash sink front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed operator cleaned the raw beef with wet towel at front counter.
21-05-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers wet nesting at shelf in front of dishwasher machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed potatoes salad stored under dripping water from the refrigeration system at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-52-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed four knives stored between reach in coolers preparation area.
10-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At walk in cooler. Operator provided the thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area and front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed oranges not washed prior to use them at juicer machine.
08B-39-4
Basic - Two Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
19
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
35
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
26
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
95
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm,operator diluted to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
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 salmon,fish stored above sweet plantains,tostones located in the reach in freezer by the back door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: black beans (49F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (46F - Cold Holding); lentil soup (55F - Cold Holding); empanadas filling (49F - Cold Holding); empanadas (45F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: black beans (49F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (46F - Cold Holding); lentil soup (55F - Cold Holding); empanadas filling (49F - Cold Holding); empanadas (45F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris, at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed for the 4 door pastry unit. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
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 ambient temperature at approximately 46 F at the time of the inspection. Operator adjusted thermostat for more cooling, **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,prep unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the pastry area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice bin at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation grease and food debris, cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of bulk bins soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with accumulation grease and food debris,pastry unit by walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
29
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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 sausages,raw beef above pasta located in the 3 door reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler opposite cookline: baked potatoes ,as per operator from yesterday (69F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler opposite cookline: baked potatoes ,as per operator from yesterday (69F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed baked potatoes wrapped in foil from yesterday,as per operator.
03D-15-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for both unisex bathrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense raw lentils from bulk bin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above the prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,unit at the butchery. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed by the wine section.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes containing oranges stored on the floor by the front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on warmer door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation grease and food debris, pastry unit, 3 door unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation grease.
36-50-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk bins. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Puerto Madero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Puerto Madero on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Puerto Madero?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Puerto Madero.
How does Puerto Madero compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Puerto Madero most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Puerto Madero's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Puerto Madero have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Puerto Madero 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 Puerto Madero inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Puerto Madero is inspected around three times per year on average.
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