El Novillo Restaurant in Miami

Last inspected:

6830 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL 331553708
Overview

El 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.

25Inspections
402Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

El Novillo Restaurant in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 16.1 violations / inspection 16.1 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 Novillo Restaurant in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Located at bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Located at bar area. **Time Extended**
— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Located at bar area.

El Novillo Restaurant in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections34 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— 3 inspections32 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 4 inspections49 violations · 31 high priority
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection13 violations · 7 high priority
— 1 inspection17 violations · 12 high priority

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 December 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
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, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has El Novillo Restaurant in Miami had?
El Novillo Restaurant in Miami has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 16.1 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 December 3, 2025 with 17 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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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