El Machetico in Miami
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3399 Nw 72 Ave Ste 104, Miami, FL 33122El Machetico in Miami has been inspected 7 times since November 2023, accumulating 53 violations—an average of 7.6 per inspection, nearly 50% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations recurred consistently across inspections, including handwashing and hand-washing facilities violations appearing in 5 of 7 inspections, chemical storage violations in 4 inspections, and approved food source violations in 3 inspections. Employee health policy violations were documented in 3 inspections. A warning was issued following the July 14, 2025 inspection, which found 36 violations including high-priority deficiencies in management awareness, proper hand and arm washing, approved food source, chemical storage, and consumer advisory. The facility complied with that warning and passed a follow-up inspection on July 15, 2025 with zero violations. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action," though 6 basic violations were cited.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
El Machetico in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
El Machetico in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Machetico in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Machetico in Miami last inspected?
- El Machetico in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 18, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at El Machetico in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Machetico in Miami are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has El Machetico in Miami had?
- El Machetico in Miami has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Machetico in Miami find?
- El Machetico in Miami was most recently inspected on August 18, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has El Machetico in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, El Machetico in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- 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.
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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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