EL CARNIVAL

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

809 LINCOLN RD, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2326727

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

F 19.3/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

50.7 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on most coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on most coolers. **Warning** **Time Extended**
[24-06-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on a rusty shelf. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on a rusty shelf. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
[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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Observed 10 tuna fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 42°F **Admin Complaint**
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed the second reach in cooler door falls off when opened.r **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the second reach in cooler door falls off when opened.r **Warning** **Time Extended**
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
[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. **Warning**
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** **Time Extended**
[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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
[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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Observed 10 tuna fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 42°F. **Admin Complaint**
[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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fruit and utensils in the hand washing sink at the bar. The manager removed everything. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
[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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** **Time Extended**
[01C-03-4] Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** **Time Extended**
[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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**

Warning Issued
[01C-02-4] Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
[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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on most coolers. **Warning**
[24-06-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on a rusty shelf. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed the second reach in cooler door falls off when opened.r **Warning**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed several bags of ice on the walk-in freezer floor. **Warning**
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pairs on the oven door. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[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. **Warning**
[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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
[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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[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. **Warning**
[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. **Warning**
[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. **Warning**
[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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[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. **Warning**
[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. **Warning**
[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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen entrance. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
[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. **Warning**
[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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[01C-03-4] Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
[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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed in a container of pasta. The owner removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[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. **Repeat Violation**
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in coolers gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The cook moved it to the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bar tender inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies room. **Repeat Violation**
[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. **Repeat Violation**
[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. **Corrected On-Site**
[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. **Repeat Violation**
[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. **Repeat Violation**
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a drink shaker in the sink. The bar tender removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
[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. **Repeat Violation**
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The owner brought soap.