The Elser
398 NE 5 St, Miami, FL 33132 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338114
What drove the grade
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 21 routine inspection6 intermediate, 8 basic-26
- Safety score74
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 21, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate6
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area.
Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Located storage room near ice machine bar area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed colander inside hand wash sink Bar area.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Paulina Alazanez.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maria, Gabriel, Eliana, Marco, Yon, Carlos, Sidia, Angel, Giovanni, Humberto.
Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed plastic containers with cook oil stored directly on floor kitchen.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed ice scoop stored directly on standing water at 80°f. Manager discard the water during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.
Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar area.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
To go containers. Manager inverted during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Under dishwasher area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Near coffee machine and blender.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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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.