EL METRO RESTAURANTE CAFETERIA
5353-5355 NW 72 AVE, Miami, FL, 33166
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 17, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (11)
- 29-34-4Critical
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 no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
High Priority
- 02C-01-5Critical
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed roasted pork date marked more than seven days ago..
High Priority
- 01B-13-4Critical
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed roasted pork date marked more than seven days ago.. Observed at cook line reach in cooler three portions of salmon thawed in original ROP packaging.
High Priority
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the floor at walk in freezer entrance.
Basic
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Basic
- 29-49-6Repeat
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler next to handwashing sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 53A-05-6Repeat
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed four employees at time of inspection without a certified food manager present. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 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. Observed ceiling tiles at prep area and front counter where food is prepared not smooth and easily cleaned.
Basic
- 31B-03-4RepeatCorrected on site
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line handwashing sink no soap available. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 24-05-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pots on top shelf at rear storage area not inverted.
Basic
- 06-09-1
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at cook line reach in cooler three portions of salmon thawed in original ROP packaging.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 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.