Fuegos del Sur

10455 NW 41 St, Miami, FL 33178 · Permanent Food Service · License 2331111

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 55 of 100

Latest visit: Nov 4, 2026 (4 days ago)

What drove the grade

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.High priority · 27 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 20 routine inspection
2 high priority, 9 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 17 basic (4 repeats); intermediate violations cost 18 at most; basic violations cost 12 at most
-42
Extension granted on Nov 4
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-3
Safety score55

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Oct202026

Routine inspection

28 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitNov 4, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
22 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 7 Intermediate
- 14 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  More time given
Intermediate7
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  More time given
  Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  Observed cooked rice made on 11.03, not date marked at WIC.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  More time given
- Code 27, Water source: Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
  Observed low cold water pressure at HWS at kitchen entrance.
  More time givenFixed on the spot
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  More time given
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  More time givenFixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
  More time given
Basic14
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  More time given
  Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  More time given
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  Observed at HWS at second floor prep area and handicap bathroom.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  More time given
  Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  More time given
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  More time given
- Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
  More time given
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  More time given
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
28 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 9 Intermediate
- 17 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed DM with a chlorine concentration of 0 PPM.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  Observed mop sink splitter with no vacuum breaker
Intermediate9
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  Observed carpaccio not link to consumer advisory on menu.
  Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  Observed cooked rice made on 10.28, not date marked at WIC.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  Observed at WIC shelves.
  Repeat violation
- Code 27, Water source: Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
  Observed low hot water pressure and no cold water at HWS at kitchen entrance and no cold water at HWS at cook line.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed metal containers inside HWS at prep area at second floor. Containers were removed.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Observed at HWS at second floor prep area, at server station, and HWS at first floor next to stairs.
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Observed at HWS at second floor prep area.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
  A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Eduardo Apablaza training expired 03.04.25. Training provided by Prometric.
  No certified food manager for establishment.
  A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed only CFM with expired training.
Basic17
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed ham and cheese empanadas not covered while stored in WIC.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
  Observed cooked rice scoop handle in contact with rice at WIC. Scoop was removed.
  Fixed on the spot
  In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  Observed knives stored between RICs cracks at cook line. Knives were removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Observed white cutting boards grooved at cook line.
  Repeat violation
  Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed floor of WIC in disrepair and gaskets and middle door handle of RIC across oven at cook line.
  Repeat violation
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Observed ice building inside WIF and at white chest freezer at cook line.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Observed interior of ice machine at server station soiled with mold-like substance.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
  Observed cold and hot water handles missing at HWS at cook line.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  Observed at HWS at second floor prep area and at male and handicap bathrooms.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Observed floor tiles in disrepair at end of stairs leading to second floor.
  Repeat violation
  Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed standing water on floor across from oven at cook line.
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  Observed bottom corner of wall in disrepair across from DM.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed ceiling and ac vent soiled at server station.
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  Observed at second floor prep and storage area.
- Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
  Observed light shield in disrepair over 3CS.
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  Observed license posted from 10.01.2024.
  Repeat violation
- 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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.