El Mio
12362 Quail Roost Dr, Miami, FL 33177 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335134
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 15 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 12 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-20
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 16, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic4
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
More time given
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
More time given
- First visitJul 15, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed food employee touched his face and then engaged in Food preparation. Manager coach employee. Employee washed his hands.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 1 live fly flying around prep table located in the middle of the kitchen. Operator killed and sanitized the prep table.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Observed food employee wash hands in the triple sink. Manager coach employee.
Fixed on the spot
Basic12
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed container of salt near the oven not labeled. Operator labeled product.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Repeat violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Observed clean metal pans at shelves across the triple sink. Manager stored metal pans properly.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed the side of exit door has a gap.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Observed cove molding broken on wall at triple sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Observed in the back in the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed same ceiling tiles in the kitchen with water damage. Also observed in back of the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling vents soiled in the kitchen. Advised operator to clean ceiling vents.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Manager stored mop properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Inspector provided poster via email to operator. Operator posted poster during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
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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.