Sweetwater, Miami-Dade County

EL CAMINANTE REST&CAFETERIA

11351 W FLAGLER ST, Sweetwater, FL 331741196

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Mar 5, 2026
City
Sweetwater
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-04-5

Detail 24417098

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over plantains inside doble glass door. Operator properly rearranged.

08A-05-6

Detail 24417096

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over dairy spread inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator properly rearranged. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24417097

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

12B-07-4

Detail 24417099

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on top of slicer at kitchen.

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-49-4

Detail 23911013

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not properly identified inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator properly identified product. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23911014

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator removed the water. Corrected On-Site

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

41-07-4

Detail 23532740

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine stored over sauces inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator segregated the medicine. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23532739

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. Observed training for Yenia, Maria, Magdalena, Edy all expired on 1/25. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23532741

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23532742

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen. Warning

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23021429

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bread with butter (79F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23021431

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paper towels stored inside Hans sink at front counter.

31B-04-4

Detail 23021428

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's room.

06-01-5

Detail 23021427

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (frozen) thawing in standing water inside triple sink. Employee turned on cold water for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23021430

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt inside plastic container without label at kitchen. Employee properly labeled product. Corrected On-Site

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 22764402

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw beef heart. Employee removed the beef heart from under the eggs. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22764405

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw pork (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance. As per employee raw pork was last used over six hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 22764404

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance. As per employee raw pork was last used over six hours. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22764406

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Employee provided the soap.

53B-09-4

Detail 22764407

Intermediate - Required employee training operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copy of employee training certificate for all employees.

36-32-5

Detail 22764401

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair before mens room.

33-16-4

Detail 22764400

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid missing.

02D-01-5

Detail 22764403

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour inside plastic container without labeled at kitchen.

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22490791

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bread with butter (69F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per manager for 3 hours. Manager placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22490793

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (87F - Hot Holding) on steam table. As per employee for 2 hours. Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 22490794

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/

31B-02-4

Detail 22490796

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22490792

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 provided form to manager. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 22490795

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not segregated from food for public service inside reach in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 22490790

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed white vinegar on kitchen floor. Employee replaced item on shelve. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22490789

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Observed on shelve next to refrigerator.

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

02C-01-5

Detail 21831088

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked rice dated on 02/21/2023 , employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21831081

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice (87F - Hot Holding) in preparation table, as per employe less than 4 hours, employee moved to reach in cooler at the time of the inspection. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21831084

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. Provided form during inspection.

53A-05-6

Detail 21831083

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/

11-26-1

Detail 21831087

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. Provided form during inspection.

22-20-5

Detail 21831080

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed at the front counter.

36-36-4

Detail 21831079

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in men's bathroom.

13-03-4

Detail 21831086

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

33-11-4

Detail 21831082

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

16-46-4

Detail 21831085

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean container in kitchen area.

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 7Basic: 4Total: 14

41-07-4

Detail 21245038

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine store in rack next to food above microwave. Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 21245039

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak above marinated pork store in reach in cooler next to kitchen door. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21245040

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated steak (52F - Cold Holding then 44F - Cold Holding) As per operator food held less than 1 hour after marinating . Employee moved to reach in freezer to cool down temperature.

12A-03-4

Detail 21245045

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing her hands in front 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21245037

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking access to front hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21245049

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.

31B-02-4

Detail 21245047

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in women bathroom. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 21245043

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

02C-02-5

Detail 21245044

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container with marinated pork not date marked. As per employee food was prepared on 08/01/22. Employee labeled correctly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 21245042

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training for Orlando C., Maria C.,and Yenia P.

08B-38-4

Detail 21245048

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor in kitchen area.

12B-13-4

Detail 21245041

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink stored in reach in cooler next to kitchen door. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21245046

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak (frozen) stored inside of kitchen 3 compartment sink. Employee turn on water at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21245036

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in front counter.

Feb 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 20884798

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal medicine next to condiments on top of three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-23: Observed personal medicine next to condiments on top of three compartment sink. Time Extended

14-31-5

Detail 20884793

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed inside of reach in freezer raw beef in non food- grade bags. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-23: Observed in the kitchen reach in freezer tamales stored inside a supermarket bag. Operator changed the tamales to a food grade bag Time Extended

08A-04-5

Detail 20884797

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken on top of lettuce and ready to eat food in kitchen reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-23: Observed in the kitchen reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored over vegetables Time Extended

12A-09-4

Detail 20884796

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee packing raw chicken and touching ham wrapped in plastic without changing gloves. Employee took off gloves and washed hands. After she changed the plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-23: Observed the kitchen was not preparing food at time of inspection

12A-03-4

Detail 20884799

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink. After talking to employee she washed hands in hand sink. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-23: Observed no employees washing the hands. The kitchen was not cooking at time of inspection

08B-38-4

Detail 20884794

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a oil plastic container stored on floor in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-23: Observed a oil plastic container stored on floor in kitchen. Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 20884795

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign in hand wash sink in kitchen, on mens bathroom also in front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-23: Observed no hand wash sign in hand wash sink in kitchen, on mens bathroom also in front counter. Time Extended

Feb 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 16

41-07-4

Detail 20877260

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal medicine next to condiments on top of three compartment sink.

14-31-5

Detail 20877253

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed inside of reach in freezer raw beef in non food- grade bags.

08A-04-5

Detail 20877251

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken on top of lettuce and ready to eat food in kitchen reach in cooler.

12A-09-4

Detail 20877249

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee packing raw chicken and touching ham wrapped in plastic without changing gloves. Employee took off gloves and washed hands. After she changed the plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20877255

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); short ribs (50F - Cold Holding); raw pork (50F - Cold Holding); according to operator stored from last night.

12A-03-4

Detail 20877252

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink. After talking to employee she washed hands in hand sink. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20877254

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe blocked hand wash sink on front counter.

02C-02-5

Detail 20877263

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked steak, cooked pork and short ribs without date marked, As per operator was cooked over 24 hours ago.

24-27-4

Detail 20877250

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed pots stored next to hand wash sink in kitchen.

32-12-5

Detail 20877259

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

08B-37-4

Detail 20877256

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cases of beer on floor inside of women bathroom.

08B-38-4

Detail 20877257

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a oil plastic container stored on floor in kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 20877262

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer in front counter.

10-20-4

Detail 20877258

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

31B-04-4

Detail 20877248

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign in hand wash sink in kitchen, on mens bathroom also in front counter.

06-01-5

Detail 20877261

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a package of ham on cutting board on top of three compartment sink.

Nov 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

41-18-4

Detail 20480960

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed 3 compartment sink chlorine exceeds 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 20480962

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

05-08-4

Detail 20480963

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

10-20-4

Detail 20480961

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