El Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami
Last inspected:
19 Ne 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33132El Sitio Coffee Bar in Miami has accumulated 294 violations across 31 inspections since 2017, averaging 9.5 per visit. The facility operated previously as El Sitio Del Venezolano and has been cited five times for the same critical fire hazard: cooking equipment without a hood suppression system installed. The fire safety violation was first documented in 2018, extended multiple times, and cited again in 2026, persisting across both operators at this location. Food contact surfaces, ventilation, and utensil sanitation are the top recurring violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
9.5
violations / inspection
9.5 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 Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015045687 | $320.00 | Oct 9, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
El Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 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.Hood system not hooked up to a fire suppression system, only shell hood. Observed heavy grease cooking at time of visit.
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.
— 4 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2018-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2018-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2018-06-19: **Time Extended**
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.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2018-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2018-05-16: **Time Extended**
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.
Inspector: PAGAN, VICTOR
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2018-04-09: **Time Extended**
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.
— 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.
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 Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 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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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections35 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 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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— 5 inspections27 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami last inspected?
- El Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has El Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami had?
- El Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami find?
- El Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 16 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, El Sitio Coffee Bar INC 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 V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- Has El Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
- How much has El Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami been fined?
- El Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has El Sitio Coffee Bar INC in Miami operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: El Sitio Del Venezolano (2018-2018).
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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.
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