Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami
Last inspected:
8726 Nw 26 St Unit 18, Miami, FL 33172Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami has accumulated 301 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.8 violations per visit. Fire inspectors documented two propane tanks stored inside the building on the second floor in 2020. The facility has faced repeated warnings and callbacks, with five high-priority violations cited during a single inspection in May 2024. Top recurring violations involve improper ventilation, food contact surface sanitation, and hand washing protocol failures.
Most recent closure: May 27, 2026 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
11.7
violations / inspection
11.7 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.71
violations / inspection
6.71 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami: Emergency Closure History (1)
Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed two propane tanks inside establishment, in dry storage on second floor.
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.
Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections32 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 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· 20 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 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· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections35 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami last inspected?
- Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 27, 2026. The result was: Emergency order recommended.
- When was Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami last shut down?
- Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami was last shut down on May 27, 2026 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami had?
- Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami find?
- Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami was most recently inspected on May 27, 2026 with 37 violation(s), including 9 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Emergency order recommended.
- Has Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami ever been shut down?
- Yes, Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 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.
- Has Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Mi Lindo Ecuador in Miami has 1 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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