EL CARNIVAL

Name: EL CARNIVAL
Address: 809 LINCOLN RD, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 53

809 LINCOLN RD, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2326727

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53 Grade F / 100

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EL CARNIVAL in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 53 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 47 total violations — 7 critical, 17 major, 23 minor.

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Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on most coolers.
[24-06-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on a rusty shelf.
[06-09-1] Observed 10 tuna fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 42°F
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed the second reach in cooler door falls off when opened.r
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler doors and gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled.
[01B-13-4] Observed 10 tuna fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 42°F.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fruit and utensils in the hand washing sink at the bar. The manager removed everything.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed carnival ceviche, salmon or tuna crispy, tuna or salmon tartare, oysters. As per the manager those are severed raw.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[01C-03-4] Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided printed and displayed during the inspection.

Warning Issued
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[06-09-1] 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 20 salmon fillets and 11 tuna filets with an internal temperature of 41°F still in the vacuum.
[09-02-5] Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Observed the bartender holding and cutting mint with bare hands at the bar.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pairs on the oven door. The manager removed it.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the cook line the cook cutting chicken removed gloves and put on gloves and put fish on the grill without washing his hands.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade and soda gun nozzle at the bar.
[25-27-4] Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bartender moved the moved them behind the bar.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked mashed potatoes in the upright refrigerator at the back of the kitchen.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of red pepper flakes and in a container of cooked rice. The manager removed the items.
[01C-03-4] Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided printed and displayed during the inspection.
[01C-02-4] Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler doors and gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap. Observed at the bar and kitchen entrance. The manager brought soap.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working; Paully; Alvaro; Camille; and vaitiare all have been employed for more than 60.
[24-06-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on a rusty shelf.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed carnival ceviche, salmon or tuna crispy, tuna or salmon tartare, oysters. As per the manager those are severed raw.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[06-09-1] 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 20 tuna fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F.
[08A-14-5] Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell eggs over cook chicken in the upright cooler. The owner moved the eggs to the bottom shelf.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets soiled
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The owner brought soap.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed salmon or tuna crispy, tuna or salmon tartare and seared ahi tuna steak on the menu, As per the owner those items are severed raw. The owner put an asterisk next to each item.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 20 tuna fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The cook moved it to the ice machine.
[25-27-4] Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bar tender put them behind the bar.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed in a container of pasta. The owner removed it.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies room.

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