Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County

EL MEGACHUZO

17632 COLLINS AVE, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160-2825

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
6 Basic
Feb 23, 2026
City
Sunny Isles Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

06-09-1

Detail 24391029

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

14-11-5

Detail 24391026

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24391031

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

21-04-4

Detail 24391028

Basic - In-use wet wiping towel used under cutting board. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

14-36-5

Detail 24391027

Basic - Observed reach in freezer in disrepair and has exposed insulation. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 24391030

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface and in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 9Total: 9

14-01-5

Detail 24391010

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense chips. Advised manager and removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Time Extended

14-05-4

Detail 24391013

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line shelves in reach in cooler and prep table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24391009

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler/ freezer gaskets torn.. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24391008

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Time Extended

14-36-5

Detail 24391005

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 24391007

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed cases of oil stored on floor in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Time Extended

14-10-4

Detail 24391006

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed white reach in chest freezer in disrepair and not constructed in a durable manner. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 24391012

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 24391011

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Time Extended

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

53A-03-7

Detail 24055640

Intermediate - Food manager certification Jose Orjuela expired as of 1/30/25. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24055648

Intermediate - 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. List of employees and expirations dates listed below; Marcela V.-3/20/25 Paula R.-4/24/25 Yaidra A.-1/25/25 Victor R.-4/12/25 Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24055641

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense chips. Advised manager and removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-05-4

Detail 24055647

Basic - Cardboard used to line shelves in reach in cooler and prep table. Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24055644

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler/ freezer gaskets torn.. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24055639

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

14-36-5

Detail 24055646

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24055642

Basic - Observed cases of oil stored on floor in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

14-10-4

Detail 24055643

Basic - Observed white reach in chest freezer in disrepair and not constructed in a durable manner. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 24055638

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

29-49-6

Detail 24055645

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

11-26-1

Detail 23654570

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.

14-01-5

Detail 23654568

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense cooked rice. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 23654571

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located in bar area.

14-05-4

Detail 23654572

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

14-11-5

Detail 23654575

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23654567

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on floor in dry storage area.

14-69-4

Detail 23654569

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 23654576

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

29-49-6

Detail 23654573

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-freezer.

06-01-5

Detail 23654577

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water. Located next to 3 compartment sink.

36-27-5

Detail 23654574

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated debris.

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 23016368

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored above raw beef. Located in reach in cooler.

16-21-4

Detail 23016369

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 23016373

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense chips and rice.

14-11-5

Detail 23016367

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and reach in freezer door in disrepair. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23016370

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 23016366

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

14-33-4

Detail 23016372

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface and in disrepair.

06-01-5

Detail 23016365

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork chops thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table in prep area.

36-27-5

Detail 23016371

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulated debris.

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

14-86-1

Detail 22743362

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining cut leafy greens.

53A-05-6

Detail 22743363

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees present and engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager.

16-21-4

Detail 22743365

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 22743364

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of chips.

14-45-4

Detail 22743357

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Located next to fryer.

14-11-5

Detail 22743360

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22743366

Basic - In-use scoops stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Repeat Violation

14-36-5

Detail 22743361

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.

22-16-4

Detail 22743359

Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

36-27-5

Detail 22743358

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled.

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

14-86-1

Detail 22187125

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a pan of bacon. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22187122

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef being stored on top of various fish. Located in reach in cooler under grill.

11-27-4

Detail 22187121

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22187129

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling sanitizer bucket with water from hand washing sink.

11-26-1

Detail 22187124

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

06-09-1

Detail 22187127

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

14-11-5

Detail 22187123

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

10-20-4

Detail 22187126

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 22187128

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in kitchen area.

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 21853438

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw beef and raw beef being stored on top of raw snapper. Located in reach in cooler.

51-11-4

Detail 21853437

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

06-09-1

Detail 21853434

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

38-07-4

Detail 21853435

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in kitchen area and prep area.

06-01-5

Detail 21853436

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Located on top of reach in freezer.

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21227084

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of cooked chicken. Located in reach in cooler in dry storage area.

53A-05-6

Detail 21227086

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed about 8 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager at time of inspection.

31B-03-4

Detail 21227088

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in bar area.

16-21-4

Detail 21227085

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 21227083

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to dispense chip.

10-20-4

Detail 21227082

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.

21-04-4

Detail 21227087

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

38-07-4

Detail 21227081

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

Jan 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 20779469

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef being stored on top of ready ready to eat foods in reach in cooler located in storage area.

08A-20-5

Detail 20779465

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef being stored on top of raw salmon in reach in cooler. Located under grill.

16-21-4

Detail 20779470

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 20779471

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense white rice.

51-11-4

Detail 20779475

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located behind front counter.

14-05-4

Detail 20779466

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located throughout kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20779473

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries being stored on floor in kitchen area and buckets of food being stored on floor in dry storage area.

10-07-4

Detail 20779467

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 93°F and located on grill.

14-36-5

Detail 20779474

Basic - Interior of white chest freezer in disrepair and has exposed insulation.

38-01-4

Detail 20779468

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Located above oven.

36-27-5

Detail 20779472

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink sink soiled with black debris.

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 20451384

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of cooked beans and raw beef.

03A-02-5

Detail 20451386

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods temperatures greater than 41°F cut tomatoes (54°F - Cooling); shredded cheese (54°F - Cold Holding); sliced (63°F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (60°F - Cold Holding) All were located on reach in cooler in front of stove. As per manager cooler was off and food had only been in cooler for about 30 minutes. Manager moved to another cooler to cool.

36-34-5

Detail 20451381

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen area soiled with accumulated food.

14-74-7

Detail 20451380

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 61°F. As per manager cooler was turned off. Manager turned on cooler and moved all foods to another reach in cooler.

10-07-4

Detail 20451382

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 98°F.

22-16-4

Detail 20451387

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

14-33-4

Detail 20451385

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

29-49-6

Detail 20451383

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.