Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami

Last inspected:

9613 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33174
Overview

Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami has accumulated 460 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 13.5 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach and rodent activity. State records show a pattern of recurring compliance failures, with warnings issued in 2022, 2023, and 2024, each followed by callback inspections. The most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, ventilation, and hand washing practices. The facility has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,120 in fines.

Most recent closure: July 21, 2025 for roach & rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

34Inspections
460Violations
1Closures
$1,120in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 13.5 violations / inspection 13.5 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami
DateReasonReopened
Roach & rodent activity 15:36:00

Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,120.00

Disciplinary action history for Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2025054225 $400.00 Jul 21, 2025 Tampa
1--2019040499 $400.00 Jun 6, 2019 Fort Lauderdale
1--2018060590 $320.00 Nov 9, 2018 Miami (Doral)

Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)

— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections34 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections34 violations · 24 high priority
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections33 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections44 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections32 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections36 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami last inspected?
Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 29, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami last shut down?
Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami was last shut down on July 21, 2025 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami had?
Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami find?
Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami was most recently inspected on September 29, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami ever been shut down?
Yes, Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,120.00 in fines.
How much has Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami been fined?
Cerro Negro Restaurant in Miami has been fined a total of $1,120.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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