EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT
3511 NW 17 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33142
License #2327086
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Failing Health Score
How is this score calculated? →EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 58.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 42 total violations — 5 critical, 7 major, 30 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 21, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 1 major and 5 minor violations.
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Inspection History
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- Call Back - Complied
- [24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils stored upright inside container next to three compartment sink at kitchen area.
- [29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at hand wash sink at kitchen area.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area.
- [32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at mens and womens bathroom.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
- [14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler no cooling properly at kitchen area.
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