EL MACHETICO

Name: EL MACHETICO
Address: 9674 NW 25 ST, DORAL, FL, 33172, US
Rating: 53.1

9674 NW 25 ST, DORAL, FL 33172

License #2328953

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

53.1 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 21, 2026 · 11 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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EL MACHETICO in DORAL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 53.1 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 October 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 30 total violations — 9 critical, 4 major, 17 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 21, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 7 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on August 20, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on August 21, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Emergency Order Callback Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen/Prep areas.
[22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer 3 compartment sink at 0ppm, staff coached on proper sanitizer procedures, retested at 50ppm.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed dry rack behind some of kitchen equipment.
[02C-04-5] Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed container of black beans not dated at reach in freezer.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed auxiliary cutting boards board with marks not longer cleanable.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in freezer kitchen area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue at unit at kitchen area.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ice packed in non food grade bags at reach in freezer.

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Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed black sugar bowl at front counter. Employee labeled product.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a box of aluminum foil stored inside of handwash sink in the kitchen. Observed employee taking water out of the handwash sink at front counter and put water in the coffee machine. Coach employee.
[12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee began making coffee without first washing her hands after handling dirty dishes from customers table. Coach employee.
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coach manager on proper handwashing procedures.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 7+ dead roaches under preparation table in the kitchen. Employee started cleaning under preparation table at time of inspection. Observed 4 dead roaches on floor at front counter. Observed 5 dead roaches inside of clean container inside of dry coffee cabinet at coffee and pastry area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of handwash in the kitchen soiled with food debris.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling inside of the handwash sink in the kitchen. Also observed 1 live roach inside of sanitizer water at the triple sink. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor under the steam table. Observed 1 live roach crawling on black cabinet at front counter coffee and pastry area. Observed 2 live roach crawling inside of dry coffee cabinet at front counter coffee and pastry area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork belly stored over potatoes, green plantain at reach in cooler near mop sink.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee left kitchen with gloves on came back, touched soiled utensils an d then proceeded to use the same gloves to engage in food preparation. Coach employee.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water draining from pipe under the triple sink.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap at time of inspection.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled with food debris under cooking equipments, and also observed under preparation tables in the kitchen.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 1 box of sweet plantains store on floor under prep table in the middle of the kitchen. Also observed 1 box of onions store on floor under prep table in the middle of the kitchen. Employee removed boxes from floor.
[22-12-5] Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.