The Elser

398 Ne 5 St, Miami, FL 33132

American

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at The Elser stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting The Elser on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

12A-13-4

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

12A-28-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over guacamole inside reach in cooler. Manager reorganized products. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed colander inside hand wash sink bar area. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ribs cooked shrimp (105F - Hot Holding) located at cooked line, as per operator less than 20 minutes. Operator stored inside hot unit. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

12A-07-5

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

12A-10-4

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

12A-09-4

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.

11-07-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting board at Bar area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Bar area.

10-14-5

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. Operator removed from the packaging during inspection.

06-09-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine 00 ppm at Bar area.

16-55-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook line area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located pool Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice machine located pool area front counter area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen.

36-37-5

Jul 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Elser last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Elser on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Elser?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Elser.

How does The Elser compare to other restaurants in Miami?

The Elser most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has The Elser's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Elser have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Elser 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 The Elser inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Elser is inspected around two times per year on average.

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