Criollo Food

2099 NE 163 St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 2361434

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Grade C
Safety score 76 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 1, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · not yet fixed · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 30 routine inspection
    1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic
    -21
  • Extension granted on Oct 1
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -3
  • Safety score76

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

8 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 1, 2026

    Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.

    5 violations still not corrected:

    • 3 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate3

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

      Observed ground beef and chicken prepped 4 days ago with no date label.

      More time given

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      More time given

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.

      More time given

    Basic2

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

      More time given

      Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitSep 30, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    8 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 4 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.

      Observed 1 live fly laying on a pot with Dough inside. Advised operator to take out dough and wash properly the pot.

    Intermediate4

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

      Observed ground beef and chicken prepped 3 days ago with no date label.

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area.

      Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed reach in freezer blocking hand sink.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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. Observed mirin Cardenas with no employee training hired 60 days ago.

    Basic3

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.

      Observed floor soiled.

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

      Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

    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.

Most cited

Current license displayed4
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory2
Dishwashing facilities and test kits2
Manager certification and employee training2
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1