El Encuentro Restaurant in Miami
Last inspected:
3511 Nw 17 Ave, Miami, FL 33142El Encuentro Restaurant in Miami has accumulated 233 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 9 per visit. The facility has faced one disciplinary action and a $200 fine. Food contact surface sanitation, clean utensil handling, and proper hand washing are the most frequently cited violations. In March 2025, inspectors issued a warning and conducted three consecutive call-back inspections within three days, finding 49 violations with multiple high-priority citations during that enforcement period.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Encuentro Restaurant in Miami: 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 Encuentro Restaurant in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019047362 | $200.00 | Jul 26, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
El Encuentro Restaurant in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 3 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections43 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
El Encuentro Restaurant in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Encuentro Restaurant in Miami last inspected?
- El Encuentro Restaurant in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at El Encuentro Restaurant in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Encuentro Restaurant in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has El Encuentro Restaurant in Miami had?
- El Encuentro Restaurant in Miami has had 28 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 Encuentro Restaurant in Miami find?
- El Encuentro Restaurant in Miami was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 10 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has El Encuentro Restaurant in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, El Encuentro Restaurant in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has El Encuentro Restaurant in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Encuentro Restaurant in Miami has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has El Encuentro Restaurant in Miami been fined?
- El Encuentro Restaurant in Miami has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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