CANDELA

dba MI CANDELA CORPORATION

About this restaurant

Candela is a seating restaurant with 75 seats located in Wilton Manors that serves Spanish cuisine including tapas, paella, and seafood dishes. Licensed to Mi Candela Corporation and operated by owner and Executive Chef Armando Vega, the establishment functions as both a restaurant and wine bar. According to online reviews, the restaurant offers an eclectic blend of Spanish, Cuban, and Mediterranean flavors in an intimate setting.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
2909 NE 6 AVE
WILTON MANORS, FL 33334-2606
Phone
954.708.3151
DBPR District
District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
Jackson (code 32)
Seating
75 seats

License

License Number
SEA1620171
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Jan 30, 2026
Date Result Expand
Jan 31, 2026
Callback
Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13623134 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jan 30, 2026
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03 ×3
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12 ×3
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
I · V31 ×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
Class: Food Visit ID: 13537115 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Oct 1, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V11
Food in good condition
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
B · V51
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
Class: Food Visit ID: 10875937 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food