EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT
3511 NW 17 AVE, Miami, FL, 33142
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 21, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Complied
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (10)
- 32-04-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's and women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's and women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 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.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: 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. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair at kitchen area. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair at kitchen area. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in front of men's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in front of men's bathroom. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 24-18-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: 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. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 29-49-6
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 29-20-5
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: 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. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
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.