FOOD LA FORTUN
4098 NW 37 AVE, Miami FL 33142
Last inspected Sep 19, 2024 · 5 visits since December 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
DEC 23
JUN 24
SEP 24
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer buildup of ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hold filters soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve items not inverted.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor. Operator placed plastic water bottles above ground.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed stored takeout containers not inverted.
Dec 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed mobile unit utilizes chlorine for sanitizing. Only quaternary ammonium test kit available.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease near fryer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service window opened during inspection.
Dec 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked ham at reach in freezer. Coached operator and printed and provided safe food storage handout.
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 chicken stored over raw ground beef at reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (62F - Cold Holding); cheese (67F - Cold Holding); raw beef (65F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per owner since the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (62F - Cold Holding); cheese (67F - Cold Holding); raw beef (65F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per owner since the previous day.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed mobile unit utilizes chlorine for sanitizing. Only quaternary ammonium test kit available.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Printed and provided employee agreement and employee reviewed and signed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked chicken not date marked at reach in cooler as per operator item was prepared on the previous day.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 71 F at hand sink. Ran water for approximate 2 minutes.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease near fryer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service window opened during inspection.
Dec 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed no screen for service window
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.