Miami, Miami-Dade County

EL JAGUA BAR - CAFETERIA - RESTAURANT

4665 NW 7 ST, Miami, FL 33126

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Dec 1, 2025
City
Miami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-17-4

Detail 24216981

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

32-04-4

Detail 23873323

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

36-37-5

Detail 23873324

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

08B-38-4

Detail 23873322

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 plastic container with cooking oil stored on the floor. During the inspection employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23873325

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-17-4

Detail 23873326

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

11-26-1

Detail 23583738

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed employee Amanda with no agreement, hired less than 60 days. Inspector printed and had employee sign and date. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 23583740

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep table where dry food is kept in kitchen.

27-16-4

Detail 23583739

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 79F at hand sink in kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 23583743

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both chest freezers in establishment. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 23583741

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area.

14-17-4

Detail 23583744

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 23583742

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar at coffee bar area with no label.

46-01-4

Detail 23583745

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit blocked by garbage can.

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 23471835

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Time Extended

14-14-4

Detail 23471836

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush stored in butter - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed paint brush stored in butter Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23471832

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor next to stove - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed case of oil stored on floor next to stove Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23471834

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at counter. Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 23471833

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed in kitchen area Time Extended

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 14

41-10-4

Detail 23355364

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed alcohol wipes on shelf with canned pineapple.

29-42-4

Detail 23355360

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

11-27-4

Detail 23355368

Intermediate - 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. Inspector printed form. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 23355362

Intermediate - 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 person in charge Yidalmis with no training, as per operator Yidalmis has been working at establishment for 5 months.

11-26-1

Detail 23355361

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee Yidalmis with no proof of agreement report. Inspector printed form for operator.

14-14-4

Detail 23355363

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush stored in butter

02B-02-5

Detail 23355357

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector printed firm form operator. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23355366

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor next to stove

14-69-4

Detail 23355358

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 23355367

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

36-02-5

Detail 23355355

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area

36-27-5

Detail 23355365

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind hand sink at bar soiled with dust

29-11-4

Detail 23355356

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink in kitchen area leaking.

42-01-4

Detail 23355359

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket

Oct 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-32-5

Detail 23028448

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen above the three compartment sink and hand washing sink with the rebar exposed near light fixture. Observed near hood wall in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Kitchen above the three compartment sink and hand washing sink with the rebar exposed near light fixture. Observed near hood wall in disrepair. Observed ceiling being repaired. Time Extended

46-01-4

Detail 23028449
  • From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back door blocked by table with sandwich press on it. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back door blocked by garbage cans Time Extended

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 22758166

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored inside non food grade thank you bags inside of white chest reach in freezer, reach in freezer located at front counter and inside walk in cooler. Operator started to remove the products from the non food grade thank you bags. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 22758162

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs and raw bacon stored over RTE foods inside of the walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken wings stored over frozen French fries inside of reach in freezer located in front counter. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22758163

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw salmon in white chest freezer.

08A-17-6

Detail 22758170

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork belly stored on top of frozen ham croquettes and frozen fish sticks inside of white chest freezer.

41-10-4

Detail 22758165

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed detergent stored next to salt. Operator relocated the detergent. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22758169

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing windex not properly labeled. Operator labeled the bottle. Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 22758167

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen above the three compartment sink and hand washing sink with the rebar exposed near light fixture. Observed near hood wall in disrepair.

32-12-5

Detail 22758171

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

31B-04-4

Detail 22758164

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign located inside of women's bathroom.

46-01-4

Detail 22758168

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back door blocked by table with sandwich press on it. Repeat Violation

Sep 6, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

50-08-7

Detail 22266200

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Establishment is open to the public. Observed 3 customers served during the inspection. Licensing inspection conducted 9/6/23. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22266199

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen, bowls stored inside the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22266198

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Corrected On-Site

46-01-4

Detail 22266201

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked by a table with a small toaster. Corrected On-Site