El Novillo in Miami Lakes

Last inspected:

15450 New Barn Rd, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Overview

El Novillo in Miami Lakes has accumulated 254 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.8 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated compliance failures, with warnings issued in four of the past five years followed by callback inspections. Top recurring violations include improper ventilation (19 citations), employee health reporting (17), and food contact surface issues (15).

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
254Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

El Novillo in Miami Lakes: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 9.8 violations / inspection 9.8 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 Novillo in Miami Lakes: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 5 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections21 violations · 19 high priority
— 4 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection14 violations · 10 high priority
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

El Novillo in Miami Lakes: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Novillo in Miami Lakes last inspected?
El Novillo in Miami Lakes was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 10, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at El Novillo in Miami Lakes?
The most frequently cited violations at El Novillo in Miami Lakes are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has El Novillo in Miami Lakes had?
El Novillo in Miami Lakes has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Novillo in Miami Lakes find?
El Novillo in Miami Lakes was most recently inspected on December 10, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has El Novillo in Miami Lakes ever been shut down?
No, El Novillo in Miami Lakes has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.

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