How many health inspections has EL ATLAKAT RESTAURANT had?

EL ATLAKAT RESTAURANT has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EL ATLAKAT RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, EL ATLAKAT RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at EL ATLAKAT RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at EL ATLAKAT RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Approved food source, Time as control.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

EL ATLAKAT RESTAURANT

2273 NW 7 STREET, Miami, FL 33125

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA2302793

EL ATLAKAT RESTAURANT in Miami, FL has 19 inspections on record with 183 total violations (9.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

19Inspections

183Violations

0Closures

Data current as of September 17, 2024

Inspection History (19)

Sep 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Jul 17, 2024 — Complaint Full· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dec 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jan 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 17 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

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Feb 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 24 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 31, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Jul 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

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

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V42 Equipment condition

Oct 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 19, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

How Does This Facility Compare?

EL ATLAKAT RESTAURANT 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 ATLAKAT RESTAURANT had?: EL ATLAKAT RESTAURANT has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EL ATLAKAT RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, EL ATLAKAT RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at EL ATLAKAT RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at EL ATLAKAT RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Approved food source, Time as control.

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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).

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