How many health inspections has EL CRISTO RESTAURANT had?

EL CRISTO RESTAURANT has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EL CRISTO RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

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

What are the most common violations at EL CRISTO RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at EL CRISTO RESTAURANT are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

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.

EL CRISTO RESTAURANT

1543 SW 8 ST, Miami, FL 33135

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: STVN MANAGEMENT CORPORATION · License: SEA2321032

EL CRISTO RESTAURANT in Miami, FL has 23 inspections on record with 114 total violations (5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

114Violations

0Closures

Data current as of September 12, 2024

Inspection History (23)

Sep 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Mar 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sep 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Dec 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 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

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Dec 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 15 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

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Jan 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 16, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

EL CRISTO RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EL CRISTO RESTAURANT had?: EL CRISTO RESTAURANT has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EL CRISTO RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, EL CRISTO RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at EL CRISTO RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at EL CRISTO RESTAURANT are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

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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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