EL CATRACHO SABROSO

Name: EL CATRACHO SABROSO
Address: 35412 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, FLORIDA CITY, FL, 33034, US
Rating: 80.2

35412 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, FLORIDA CITY, FL 33034

License #2359083

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80.2 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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EL CATRACHO SABROSO in FLORIDA CITY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 4 critical, 4 major, 10 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 9, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 3 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
[35B-03-4] Observed MFDV exit door left open.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over fruit pulp a reach in freezer by trucks entrance.
[51-10-4] Interference/obstruction with the inspectors right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Contacted Supervisor and operator gave Inspector access to conduct the inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (83F - cold Holding) at cook line. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator placed product in reach in cooler.
[35A-24-5] Wild birds or squirrels present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar. Observed near handwash sink.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed 1 gallon of oil stored on floor near exit door.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Operator handled soiled utensils then proceeded to handle packaged food without washing hands. Coached operator to wash hands after changing tasks.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white reach in freezer located at the entrance of the MFDV.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler next to flat grill.
[53A-10-4] Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator not knowing the minimum cooking temperature of whole meat. Coached operator on correct procedure.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over fruit pulp at reach in freezer by trucks entrance. Also observed raw eggs stored over milk at reach in cooler next to flat grill. Coached operator on the proper procedure to properly separated raw animal food from ready-to-eat food. Operator stored beef properly.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal container not stored inverted at shelve located on top of tree compartment sink.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar bucket scoop handle not stored above top of food within a closed container at entrance to MFDV.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to flat grill.
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observe operator washed knife but operator did not rinsed and sanitized. Coached operator on the proper procedure on how to sanitized in the correct order in three compartment sink.
[16-43-4] Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Observe Quaternary test kit expired July, 2025.
[14-10-4] Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair next to flat grill.

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