EL ALMACEN
17100 COLLINS AVE STE 116, SUNNY ISL BCH, FL 33160
License #2360120
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Excellent Health Score
How is this score calculated? →EL ALMACEN in SUNNY ISL BCH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 96.5 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 26, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 1 critical, 3 major, 5 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 26, 2025 shows 9 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [53B-01-5] 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.
- [50-04-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
- [50-03-4] Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
- [12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves without previous hand washing.
- [02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. MFDV planing raw food like ceviche. Currently are offering cooked octopus.
- [53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed no food stored inside the unit. As per person in charge, the part to fix the equipment has been ordered.
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EL ALMACEN has a strong inspection record. Would you eat here?
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