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EL TURCO

140 NE 39 ST UNIT 238, Miami, FL, 33137

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
September 8, 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)

  • 01B-13-4CriticalRepeat

    Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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.

    High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 five raw salmon packages thawing inside ROP at reach in coolers gaskets drawers by cook line. **Repeat Violation**

    High Priority

  • 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. Observed ceiling tiles and vents heavily dusty and soiled by kitchen prep area.

    Basic

  • 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 clean pots and bowls not inverted by ware washing area storage.

    Basic

  • 06-09-1Repeat

    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 five raw salmon packages thawing inside ROP at reach in coolers gaskets drawers by cook line. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 08B-38-4Repeat

    Food stored on floor.

    Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked eggplant container, box of tomatoes and box of raw beef stored on the floor at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 14-69-4Repeat

    Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by ware washing area.

    Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**

    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 hoods soiled at kitchen. Observed stove soiled at cook line. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at prep area by cook line.

    Basic

  • 22-16-4

    Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

    Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer bottom by prep area kitchen soile.

    Basic

  • 25-05-4

    Single-service articles improperly stored.

    Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS Togo bowls stored on floor by front counter.

    Basic

  • 29-49-6

    Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

    Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler by prep area.

    Basic

  • 36-27-5

    Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at cook line.

    Basic

  • 42-01-4

    Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

    Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor by oven at kitchen.

    Basic

  • 02D-01-5

    Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

    Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze plastic of cooking oil not labeled at cook line. Observed sugar container not labeled at prep area.

    Basic

  • 02C-03-5Corrected on site

    Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.

    Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk container opened not dated at reach in coolers by coffee station. As per employee a day prior to. Employee dated. **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

  • 31A-09-4

    Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

    Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked with trash can at kitchen.

    Intermediate

  • 31A-11-4Repeat

    Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

    Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge stored inside hand sink by ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**

    Intermediate

  • 31B-02-4

    No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

    Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink ware washing area.

    Intermediate

  • 11-26-1RepeatCorrected on site

    No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

    Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed new employee Javier Gasparotti and Gengiz Canli hired less than 60 days. Manager printed form and employees read and signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

    Intermediate

  • 36-36-4Corrected on site

    Ceiling tile missing. Above ware washing area.

    Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 02C-02-5Repeat

    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 cooked eggplant not dated. As per manager a day prior. **Repeat Violation**

    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.