El Rio Lindo Cafe Corp in Miami
Last inspected:
641 Sw 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33130El Rio Lindo Cafe Corp in Miami has accumulated 307 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.8 per visit. The facility has not been shut down, but fire inspections repeatedly documented fryers not positioned under hood suppression systems in 2016 and 2021, a hazard that recurred across five years. The top violation categories are toxic substance control, proper ventilation, and food in good condition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
El Rio Lindo Cafe Corp in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
12.1
violations / inspection
12.1 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.72
violations / inspection
6.72 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.14
closures / facility
0.14 county average
El Rio Lindo Cafe Corp in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed fryers not under the hood. Observed 2 fryers not under the hood. Observed 2 Portable fryer is not under the hood. **Warning**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryer not under the hood.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
El Rio Lindo Cafe Corp in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 2 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections42 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 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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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections36 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (13 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 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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El Rio Lindo Cafe Corp in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Rio Lindo Cafe Corp in Miami last inspected?
- El Rio Lindo Cafe Corp in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 28, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at El Rio Lindo Cafe Corp in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Rio Lindo Cafe Corp in Miami are: Toxic substance control, Proper ventilation, Food in good condition.
- How many health inspections has El Rio Lindo Cafe Corp in Miami had?
- El Rio Lindo Cafe Corp in Miami has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Rio Lindo Cafe Corp in Miami find?
- El Rio Lindo Cafe Corp in Miami was most recently inspected on September 28, 2026 with 18 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has El Rio Lindo Cafe Corp in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, El Rio Lindo Cafe Corp in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
- Has El Rio Lindo Cafe Corp in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Rio Lindo Cafe Corp 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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