EL CANTONES REST

Name: EL CANTONES REST
Address: 11865 SW 26 ST E3, MIAMI, FL, 331752400, US
Rating: 95

11865 SW 26 ST E3, MIAMI, FL 331752400

License #2320187

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95 Grade A / 100

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EL CANTONES REST in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 95 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 68 total violations — 11 critical, 8 major, 49 minor.

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[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
[36-73-4] Observed underneath shelves where reach in cooler and microwave are.
[08B-38-4] Observed raw uncovered beef on the floor next to exit door.
[14-69-4] Observed ice buildup in for walk in freezer.
[22-08-4] Observe soiled interior of all the ovens.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email.
[14-11-5] Observed in poor condition door of walk freezer panel and walk in cooler door panel.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for exit screen door.
[23-24-4] Observed accumulation of soil and grease on stove.
[36-37-5] Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in kitchen, food prep and ware wash areas
[36-32-5] Observed in despair ceiling in kitchen area.
[36-34-5] Observed ceilings tiles and vents soiled above kitchen area.
[14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed for door gasket of walk in freezer.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Confirmed with manager verbally through phone, must be available in establishment per request of customers.
[23-03-4] Observed heavily soiled door gaskets and door frame with black like substance on walk in cooler and freezer and reach in coolers. Observed soiled hood filters above stove. Observed soiled spray nozzle at ware wash area.
[06-01-5] Observed frozen raw beef thawing at room temperature.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[36-27-5] Observed soiled walls behind 3 compartment sink ware wash and prep areas.
[01B-01-4] Observed one dented 6lbs can of mushrooms. A stop sale was issued.
[08B-27-4] Observed soiled food containers and covers being used for ready to eat food inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
[02C-01-5] Observed shrimp, bbq pork with no date markings inside reach in cooler.
[11-27-4] 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. Provided via email.
[53A-14-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. PIC was unable to answer how calibrate probe thermometer.
[16-08-4] Observed 3CS cannot accommodate large cooking wok used for cooking.

Warning Issued
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for exit screen door.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed semi frozen raw chicken sitting in a sink basin thawing.
[11-27-4] 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. Provided via email.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on prep table near 3 compartment sink.
[25-17-4] Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed single service items stored on soiled wooden shelf near exit door and stove.
[53A-14-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. PIC was unable to answer how calibrate probe thermometer.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed egg rolls, sweet and sour chicken, rice with no date markings.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing two vacuum breakers for two hose bibs at mop sink near exit door.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed houseshold roach bait on shelf where bottle of lye water are stored by steam basin and another by oven and rice cooker.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observe soiled interior of all the ovens.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed accumulation of rust on five 2 lbs canned tomatoes in the kitchen area.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on cardboard boxes near reach in cooler located before the kitchen.
[14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed for door gasket of walk in freezer.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed on ceiling in kitchen area
[16-08-4] Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed 3CS cannot accommodate large cooking wok used for cooking.
[08B-27-4] Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed soiled food containers and covers being used for ready to eat food inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee wearing bracelet while cooking.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of soil and grease on stove.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen, food prep and ware wash areas.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavily soiled door gaskets and door frame with black like substance on walk in cooler and freezer and reach in coolers. Observed soiled hood filters above stove. Observed soiled spray nozzle at ware wash area.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings tiles and vents soiled above kitchen area.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind 3 compartment sink and ware wash areas, wall where can opener and exit door is.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Confirmed with manager verbally through phone, must be available in establishment per request of customers.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken sitting on soy sauce bucket (48F - per operator, took out of cooler half an hour ago ). Operator placed in cooler to cool.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath shelves where reach in cooler and microwave are, under stove and ovens, under prep tables thru out the kitchen.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for walk in freezer.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor condition door of walk freezer panel and walk in cooler door panel.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe for reach in across of stove.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and with rust accumulation the can opener. Observed soiled container buckets of soy sauce stored next to walk in, accumulation of grease and debris on rice cooker. Observed soiled shelves housing soy sauces and other sauces underneath single service item shelf near exit door. Also shelves behind prep tables housing different food items and canned food, shelves housing food pans and food equipment above three compartment sink. Observed soiled shelves where microwave is housing food items and food equipment .
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed raw uncovered chicken on the floor next to exit door.

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