EL CRUCERO RESTAURANT
7050 SW 8 ST, Miami, FL, 33144
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 29, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 20
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (20)
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white stove not working stored in preparation kitchen.
Basic
- 22-20-5Repeat
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-37-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic
- 36-32-5
Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the entire restaurant.
Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the entire restaurant.
Basic
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic
- 24-06-4
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed steaks knives stored in dirty container at preparation area.
Basic
- 10-12-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Basic
- 22-08-4Repeat
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 05-09-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic
- 51-18-6
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic
- 31B-04-4Repeat
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located outside.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located outside. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 33-16-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
Basic
- 22-16-4Repeat
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 33-34-4
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Basic
- 33-31-5
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises, throughout the entire kitchen areas.
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises, throughout the entire kitchen areas.
Basic
- 21-09-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic
- 21-38-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic
- 31A-09-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed aluminum container stored inside hand sink, located at front counter. During the inspection employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4Repeat
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located outside.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located outside. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4Repeat
No soap provided at handwash sink, located outside.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located outside. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 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.