EL RIO LINDO CAFE CORP
641 SW 12TH AVENUE, Miami, FL, 33130
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 28, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 18
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (18)
- 41-07-4Critical
Container of medicine improperly stored.
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed alka seltzer open box stored over Splenda container next to coffee station. Also observed personal prescription bottle of medicine stored above prep table at kitchen area. **Warning**
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 cabbage (68F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
High Priority
- 14-31-5Critical
14-31-5
High Priority - Observed Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food inside produce cooler . **Warning**
High Priority
- 10-20-4Repeat
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored in the oven handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 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 soiled gaskets throughout establishment in reach in coolers and reach in freezer. **Warning**
Basic
- 22-20-5Repeat
22-20-5
Basic - Observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 36-37-5
36-37-5
Basic - Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
Basic
- 32-12-6
32-12-6
Basic - Observed Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
Basic
- 22-16-4
22-16-4
Basic - Observed Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout establishment. **Warning**
Basic
- 33-16-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
Basic
- 25-05-4
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic knives stored on the floor at front counter. **Warning**
Basic
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper at handwashing sink located next to three compartment sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper at handwashing sink located next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing located next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 22-31-4
22-31-4
Intermediate - Observed Non-pitting surface rust shelf on top of three compartment sink at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 02C-02-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food stored inside the reach-in cooler without preparation date labels. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 53B-03-5
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Debora T,Eliett C, Daelyn U., Marisela C, Bess E, Adilia V. No Food handler certificate. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 14-06-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed at front counter to stored clean glasses.
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed at front counter to stored clean glasses. **Warning**
Basic
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter next to coffee station. **Warning**
Basic
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.