El Crucero Restaurant

7050 SW 8 St, Miami, FL 33144 · Permanent Food Service · License 2303181

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 78 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 29, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located outside.Intermediate, repeat · 19 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection
3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 17 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-22
Safety score78

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep292026

Routine inspection

20 violations found

First visitSep 29, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
20 violations found:
- 3 Intermediate
- 17 Basic
What the inspector cited
Intermediate3
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Observed aluminum container stored inside hand sink, located at front counter. During the inspection employee removed it.
  Fixed on the spot
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located outside.
  Repeat violation
  No soap provided at handwash sink, located outside.
  Repeat violation
Basic17
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed white stove not working stored in preparation kitchen.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Repeat violation
  Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues.
  Repeat violation
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
  Observed steaks knives stored in dirty container at preparation area.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located outside.
  Repeat violation
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
  Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises, throughout the entire kitchen areas.
  Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the entire restaurant.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.