El Novillo Restaurant in Miami
Last inspected:
6830 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL 331553708El Novillo Restaurant in Miami has accumulated 402 violations across 25 inspections since 2016, averaging 16.1 violations per inspection—more than three times the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been pervasive, including recurring citations for employee health policy failures, improper hand washing, chemical storage violations, time-temperature control failures, and missing consumer advisories. The facility has received multiple formal warnings, most recently on December 13, 2024 for violations including employee health policy, chemical storage, consumer advisory, time-temperature control, parasite destruction, and shell stock requirements. Fire safety violations were documented in 2021 and 2022 for portable fire extinguishers with gauges in the red zone at the bar area. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 identified 33 violations including two high-priority findings for hand washing and food contact surfaces, with disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Novillo Restaurant in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
El Novillo Restaurant in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
El Novillo Restaurant in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 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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— 4 inspections34 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections32 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections49 violations · 31 high priority
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 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 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 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 (8 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Novillo Restaurant in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Novillo Restaurant in Miami last inspected?
- El Novillo Restaurant in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 13, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at El Novillo Restaurant in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Novillo Restaurant in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has El Novillo Restaurant in Miami had?
- El Novillo Restaurant in Miami has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 15.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Novillo Restaurant in Miami find?
- El Novillo Restaurant in Miami was most recently inspected on May 13, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has El Novillo Restaurant in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, El Novillo Restaurant in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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.
- Has El Novillo Restaurant in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Novillo Restaurant in Miami has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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