CERRO NEGRO RESTAURANT
9613 W FLAGLER ST, Miami, FL, 33174
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 17, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (10)
- 03B-01-6CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of flat grill cooked chorizo (110F - Hot Holding); pork tamales (120F - Hot Holding) according to to cook placed 45 minutes ago. Employee placed chorizo and tamales on top of stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 29-34-4CriticalRepeat
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under sink at ware washing area, hose connected no vacuum breaker breaker. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers with raw fish stored over bucket with cut carrots. Employee placed chicken placed bucket with cut carrots on shelf under washed vegetables. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 10-20-4RepeatCorrected on site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle at kitchen. Employee stored tongs on dry metal container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 06-01-5Corrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed containers with frozen chicken and frozen beef thawing at ambient temperature. Employee placed chicken and beef containers inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 14-17-4Repeat
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 29-11-4Repeat
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under hand sink at prep area by kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 41-17-4Corrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser no labeled. Operator mark bottle with name. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 12B-02-4
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water at prep area.
Basic
- 14-11-5Repeat
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on two door cooler at kitchen, torn. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 12, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.