EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT

Name: EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT
Address: 6830 SW 40 ST, MIAMI, FL, 331553708
Telephone: (305)284-8417

MIAMI, FL

dba TRAID REST CORP

Status Current (20)

Overview & reputation

El Novillo Restaurant is a family-owned seating restaurant with 200 seats located at 6830 SW 40 Street in Miami. The establishment specializes in authentic Nicaraguan and Central American cuisine, with a focus on grilled meats such as churrasco. According to available information, the restaurant is typically open Sunday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Friday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

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Food Safety Score

52 /100 · Poor

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

May 12, 2026 Call Back - Complied 5 violations

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 2 inspection cycles in the last 36 months.

May 13, 2026 — cycle score 40 (60% weight) · 3 high, 3 intermediate, 11 basic · Warning
Dec 3, 2025 — cycle score 70 (40% weight) · 2 high, 0 intermediate, 15 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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DBPR Inspection History

3 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean

Date	Type	Result	High	Int.	Basic	Total
May 13, 2026 Callback	Routine - Food	Call Back - Complied	0	0	5	5
Violations Found H · V10 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V14 ×2 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled I · V35 Single-use items Single-use items improperly reused Class: Food Visit ID: 13693392 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
May 12, 2026	Routine - Food	Warning Issued	3	3	11	17
Violations Found H · V01 Management awareness Person in charge not present or not performing duties H · V03 Employee health reporting Employee not reporting symptoms of illness H · V10 ×2 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V13 Parasite destruction Parasite destruction procedures not followed H · V14 ×3 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V22 ×2 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 ×2 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled I · V31 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V35 ×2 Single-use items Single-use items improperly reused I · V40 Wiping cloths usage Improper use of wiping cloths I · V41 Toilet facilities Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities Class: Food Visit ID: 13589062 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 3, 2025	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	2	0	15	17
Violations Found H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V10 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V12 ×4 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V21 ×3 Time as control Time as a public health control not properly used H · V22 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled I · V29 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V31 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V33 Proper cooling equipment Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment I · V36 ×2 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting Class: Food Visit ID: 10901624 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food

License & Location

Location

Address: 6830 SW 40 ST
MIAMI, FL 331553708
Seating: 200 seats
Phone: (305)284-8417
DBPR District: District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
County (Region Code): Gadsden (code 20)

License

License Number: SEA2320536
License Status: Current (20)
Establishment Type: Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level: Risk Level 2
License Expiry: Oct 1, 2026
Last Inspection: May 12, 2026

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