EL PESCAITO

7441 NW 72 AVE, Medley, FL 33166

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MEDLEY RESTAURANT & CAFETERIA INC · License: SEA2318166

EL PESCAITO in Medley, FL has 23 inspections on record with 220 total violations (9.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections
220Violations
0Closures

Data current as of February 10, 2025

Inspection History (23)

Feb 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V27 Correct procedures
Mar 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Aug 10, 2023 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Jul 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V06 Handwashing facilities
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage
Oct 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 18 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V06 Handwashing facilities
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Feb 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Aug 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
Jan 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Aug 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 20, 2020 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 19, 2020 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
May 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Aug 21, 2019 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Aug 14, 2019 — Complaint Full· 27 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Mar 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 16 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Feb 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Sep 12, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces
Sep 9, 2016 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

EL PESCAITO has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 9.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EL PESCAITO had?
EL PESCAITO has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EL PESCAITO ever been shut down?
No, EL PESCAITO has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at EL PESCAITO?
The most frequently cited violations at EL PESCAITO are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.

Nearby Establishments

BURGER KING #5991

7195 NW 74 ST, Medley

11 inspections · 53 violations

Last inspected: Sep 20, 2024

LA COSECHA ARGENTINION STEAK HOUSE

6981 NW 74 ST, Medley

18 inspections · 136 violations

Last inspected: Jun 30, 2025

WENDY'S #02455

7401 NW 73 ST, Miami

17 inspections · 72 violations

Last inspected: Jan 24, 2025

UTOPIA 305

7911 NW 72 AV SUITE 222A, Medley

15 inspections · 39 violations

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2025

Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: February 10, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with EL PESCAITO.