EL CANAL CAFE
8401 NW S RIVER DR, MEDLEY, FL 33166
License #2300489
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →EL CANAL CAFE in MEDLEY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90.7 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 3 critical, 2 major, 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw fish stored in thank you bag in kitchen.
- [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over onions inside Walk in cooler.
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong from handle.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
- [32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Womens restroom.
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawing in standing water inside kitchen.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside HWS in kitchen. Operator removed utensils.
- [24-26-4] Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting board stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed cutting board from floor.
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