El Carnival in Miami Beach

Last inspected:

809 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Overview

El Carnival in Miami Beach has accumulated 185 violations across 19 inspections since 2022, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection—significantly higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in nearly every inspection, with management awareness, chemical storage, employee health policy, and allergen awareness appearing repeatedly across multiple years. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on March 16, 2026 documented 27 violations and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, the highest level of formal enforcement action short of closure.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
185Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

El Carnival in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 9.7 violations / inspection 9.7 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

El Carnival in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 2 inspections26 violations · 23 high priority
— 2 inspections23 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

El Carnival in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Carnival in Miami Beach last inspected?
El Carnival in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at El Carnival in Miami Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at El Carnival in Miami Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper cooking temps, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has El Carnival in Miami Beach had?
El Carnival in Miami Beach has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Carnival in Miami Beach find?
El Carnival in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Has El Carnival in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
No, El Carnival in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.

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