EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT
6830 SW 40 ST, Miami, FL, 33155
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 26, 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)
- 08B-02-4Critical
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed sliced limes and oranges at the bar area not protected or covered.
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected 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 raw shelled eggs stored above milk inside walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (49F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler drawers in cook line area. As per operator, item was placed there about half an hour ago. Operator placed products in ice bath to cool rapidly. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 41-07-4CriticalCorrected on site
Container of medicine improperly stored.
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal bottle of medicine stored on shelf in kitchen cook line area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Basic
- 36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area in disrepair.
Basic
- 41-17-4Corrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle of sanitizer solution at the bar area with no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 36-22-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ice machine.
Basic
- 14-38-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container with kitchen utensils inside cracked near prep area.
Basic
- 10-07-4Corrected on site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 89F. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
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.