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EL FAMILIAR

311 SW 12 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33130

License #2322658

Quick take

EL FAMILIAR in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 1 major, 8 minor.

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Record snapshot

What stands out in this inspection history

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Inspections on file
1
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on April 20, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 1 major and 8 minor violations.

Inspection data quality

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Official source: DBPR
Inspection coverage
100%
Imported observations
9
Coverage note
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Warning Issued
  • [10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • [25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils stored not inverted next to the 3 compartment sink.
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar and flour not labeled in the kitchen.
  • [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed sour cream container and bag of onions stored in the floor of the walk in cooler.
  • [53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training for sobeida (7 months) and Cristina ( 7 Months) were not provided.
  • [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage at the front counter.
Community reaction

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Community pulse

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EL FAMILIAR looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?

B record

Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.

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