EL CRUCERO RESTAURANT

Name: EL CRUCERO RESTAURANT
Address: 7050 SW 8 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33144, US
Rating: 0

7050 SW 8 ST, MIAMI, FL 33144

License #2303181

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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September 29, 2026 · 20 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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EL CRUCERO RESTAURANT in MIAMI 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 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 171 total violations — 12 critical, 30 major, 129 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[36-32-5] Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the entire restaurant.
[24-06-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed steaks knives stored in dirty container at preparation area.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located outside.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed white stove not working stored in preparation kitchen.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed aluminum container stored inside hand sink, located at front counter. During the inspection employee removed it.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink, located outside.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises, throughout the entire kitchen areas.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located outside.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. observed raw chicken stored above raw pork in walk in cooler.
[41-10-4] Observed next to walk in cooler paint and hand soap stored above juice and napkins; at callback.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid; at callback.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at front counter.
[14-20-4] observed in beer cooler at front counter; at callback.
[29-49-6] Observed water in cooler at counter; at callback.
[08B-12-5] Observed in fridge in kitchen area; stored food no cover.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed tiles absorbent in kitchen area.
[36-32-5] Observed water damage and holes in tiles throughout kitchen area; at callback.
[35B-01-4] Observed underneath screen doors at both exits; at callback.
[33-23-4] Observed dumpster on grass and dirt; at callback.
[14-69-4] Observed in all freezers in kitchen; at callback.
[35B-02-4] Observed bug zapper above prep table in kitchen.
[23-03-4] Observed air vents in walk in cooler soiled. Observed exterior of ice bin soiled. Observed gaskets in black fridge. Observed soiled chlorine test kit above three compartment sink. Observed soiled air vent above three sink.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email.
[22-02-4] observed shelves above three sink soiled; at callback.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand sink in kitchen. Cook brought paper towels to inspector.
[22-31-4] Observed on rack in back where knife and drinks are kept; at callback.
[41-17-4] Observed no name on label of bottles above three sink; at callback.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed tiles absorbent in kitchen area.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and holes in tiles throughout kitchen area.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed underneath screen doors at both exits.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. observed in back of house cases of fruit on floor. Observed cases of beer on floor of walk in cooler.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on grass and dirt.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in all freezers in kitchen.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on chest freezer.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper above sandwich press area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air vents in walk in cooler soiled. Observed exterior of ice bin soiled. Observed gaskets in black fridge. Observed soiled chlorine test kit above three compartment sink. Observed soiled air vent above three sink.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of black fridge.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at front counter.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. observed in beer cooler at front counter.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in cooler at counter.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer next to kitchen hen e it, observed food in walk in cooler with no lid.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored on top of beer in walk in cooler.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. observed raw chicken stored above raw pork in walk in cooler.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef touch and handle raw pork, then begin other task with no glove change. Inspector coached chef on prior hand wash and glove change techniques.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed next to walk in cooler paint and hand soap stored above avocados and cookies.
[53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unable to calibrate thermometer. Inspector went over process with employee.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Richard Gutierrez 05-19-2015.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. observed shelves above three sink soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink covered with bucket at front counter. Observed hand sink used to store knife on it in kitchen area.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand sink in kitchen. Cook brought paper towels to inspector.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on rack in back where knife and drinks are kept.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed no name on label of bottles above three sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the establishment.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler ceiling with heavy soiled.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, by the walk in cooler.
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout the kitchen areas.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed one case of water stored on the floor near the walk in cooler.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at preparation area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at preparation area.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter.
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchens areas.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching soiled surfaces and boxes and then she started touching clean kitchen utensils without changing gloves.
[11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at mens bathroom.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Niurka Altuve, Fany Volleda, Yaritza Alberteris, and Sandra Pacheco.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-69-4] Observed Ice buildup in standing reach-in freezer, located at back preparation area.
[22-08-4] Observed Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[33-34-4] Observed Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
[14-17-4] Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[22-16-4] Observed all Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
[36-32-5] Observed ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, located near the walk in cooler.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork stored inside standing reach in cooler no cover, located at back preparation area. Employee covered item.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed standing reach in cooler handle soiled, located at back preparation area. Employee cleaned it.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on the floor, near preparation area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water cup stored near seasoning plastic containers, located under preparation area.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken, located near exit door at back preparation area.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of dirty chests freezer door. Employee removed it and washed it.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
[22-20-5] Observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at back kitchen area.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 8 lives flies flying in the preparation area near black pizza oven not touching food, and also 3 lives flies flying near the three compartment sinks located at front counter.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork, and raw beef stored in to go plastic bags inside the walk in cooler.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Employee made a new Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed aluminum pot full of ice stored inside hand sink, located at front counter. Employee removed it.
[31B-02-4] Observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located near three compartment sink. Operator placed a new paper towel roll.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and beans, black beans, red beans, and ground meat stored inside walk in cooler without date marked. As per employee prepared for more than 24 hours. Discussed and coached employee in proper method.