EL CARNIVAL

Name: EL CARNIVAL
Address: 809 LINCOLN RD, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 0

809 LINCOLN RD, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2326727

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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October 6, 2026 · 13 findings · 5 critical

Routine - Food

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EL CARNIVAL in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 95 total violations — 18 critical, 30 major, 47 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed Bronzino filets with an internal temperature of (43F - Cold Holding) still in the vacuum.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The manager brought towels.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[12A-18-4] Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing. Observed at the bar.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of heavy cream on the counter with a temperature of (80F - Cold Holding). As per the cook it was there for approximately 40 minutes. The cook put it in the reach in cooler to cool it down.
[06-09-2] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed Bronzino filets with an internal temperature of (43F - Cold Holding) still in the vacuum.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener and blade soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a glass in the hand washing sink at the bar.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The manager brought soap.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01C-03-4] Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on most coolers.
[24-06-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on a rusty shelf.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 20 salmon fillets and 11 tuna filets with an internal temperature of 41F still in the vacuum.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed the second reach in cooler door falls off when opened.r
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler doors and gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 20 salmon fillets and 11 tuna filets with an internal temperature of 41F still in the vacuum.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fruit and utensils in the hand washing sink at the bar. The manager removed everything.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed carnival ceviche, salmon or tuna crispy, tuna or salmon tartare, oysters. As per the manager those are severed raw.
[02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided printed and displayed during the inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of red pepper flakes and in a container of cooked rice. The manager removed the items.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on most coolers.
[24-06-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on a rusty shelf.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 20 salmon fillets and 11 tuna filets with an internal temperature of 41°F still in the vacuum.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed the second reach in cooler door falls off when opened.r
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed several bags of ice on the walk-in freezer floor.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pairs on the oven door. The manager removed it.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler doors and gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen.
[25-27-4] Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bartender moved the moved them behind the bar.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled.
[09-02-5] Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Observed the bartender holding and cutting mint with bare hands at the bar.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the cook line the cook cutting chicken removed gloves and put on gloves and put fish on the grill without washing his hands.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked mashed potatoes in the upright refrigerator at the back of the kitchen.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 20 salmon fillets and 11 tuna filets with an internal temperature of 41°F still in the vacuum.
[53A-10-4] Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Asked the manager about oyster tag regulations she didnt no the answer.
[01C-02-4] Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade and soda gun nozzle at the bar.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fruit and utensils in the hand washing sink at the bar. The manager removed everything.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed carnival ceviche, salmon or tuna crispy, tuna or salmon tartare, oysters. As per the manager those are severed raw.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen entrance. The manager brought towels.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working; Paully; Alvaro; Camille; and vaitiare all have been employed for more than 60.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap. Observed at the bar and kitchen entrance. The manager brought soap.
[01C-03-4] Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided printed and displayed during the inspection.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies room.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed in a container of pasta. The owner removed it.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 20 tuna fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in coolers gaskets torn.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The cook moved it to the ice machine.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bar tender inverted it.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets soiled
[25-27-4] Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bar tender put them behind the bar.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
[08A-14-5] Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell eggs over cook chicken in the upright cooler. The owner moved the eggs to the bottom shelf.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over onions in the walk-in cooler. The owner moved the onions to the top shelf.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 20 tuna fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a drink shaker in the sink. The bar tender removed it.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed salmon or tuna crispy, tuna or salmon tartare and seared ahi tuna steak on the menu, As per the owner those items are severed raw. The owner put an asterisk next to each item.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The owner brought soap.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[14-01-5] Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of cheese. The owner removed it.
[06-09-1] Observed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed a package of white fish still in the vacuum with an internal temperature I’d 41°F.
[14-11-5] Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket torn.
[08B-38-4] Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fish on the walk-in freezer floor. The owner put it on a shelf.
[31A-11-4] Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a gallon bottle of degreaser in the sink in the ware washing room. The owner removed it.
[10-20-4] Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs on the oven door. The owner removed them.
[02B-01-5] Observed: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the brunch menu has Tuna and Salmon bowls and the dinner menu has tuna and salmon tartare. As per the owner those items are served raw and are not identified as raw. The owner put asterisks on the menus.
[31B-04-4] Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies room.
[31B-02-4] Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the ware washing room.
[23-03-4] Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reachin and walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.
[48-04-4] Observed: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 4 tanks in the back room. Priority: Reporting
[08A-04-5] Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over lemons in the walk-in cooler.
[01B-13-4] Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed a package of white fish still in the vacuum with an internal temperature I’d 41°
[25-27-4] Observed: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar counter top. The owner put the straws behind the bar.
[29-34-4] Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
[29-28-4] Observed: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. The filter have a date of 10-16-19.