LA AMERICA CANTINA
468 E 25 ST, Hialeah FL 33013 · 305.649.4343
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live rodent present. Observed live mouse running behind stove and get into hole in the wall.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024026544 | May 7, 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 | $400 |
| 1--2020005392 | Dec 20, 2019 | Jun 11, 2020 | $400 |
| 1--2019046810 | Jul 9, 2019 | Oct 22, 2019 | $360 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Manager removed and placed inside 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on top 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed pineapple can being stored on the floor by front door. Manager removed and discarded during inspection. Also observed metal pot with pumpkins being stored on the floor inside walk in cooler.Manager removed and stored properly.*Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table top at prep area soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open bottle water inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager removed and discarded during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with juice debris, manager cleaned during inspection.
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in use rubber gloves inside handwashing sink. Manager removed and stored properly.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed one ceiling tile missing at cookline.
Hole in on the ceiling. Observed hole on the ceiling at preparation area..
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside oven soiled with food debris at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler spikes with food debris at prep area. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled with food debris in prep area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee cleaned properly during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks at kitchen area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottles of water inside reach in freezer in storage area. Manager removed and discarded.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris on top preparation table. Manager cleaned properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer with ice buildup next to dry storage.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris, Employee cleaned properly during inspection.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed metal container with cooked rice not date marked. Manager dated product during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles stain with water marks next to office desk.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door handle soiled with food debris at reach in cooler at next preparation table across from oven.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle water inside reach in. Freezer at kitchen area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of to go container being stored on the floor next to front storage area. Manager removed and stored.
May 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding at floor wall juncture behind cooking equipment, under 3 compartment sink.,next to exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles in disrepair, broken tiles throughout the kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor fan and fan over reach in cooler soiled,
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusty in the kitchen area.
Screen in windows torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed broken screen on the windows of the 3 compartment sink.
May 7, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of mixed vegetables, operator discarded can.
Live rodent present. Observed live mouse running behind stove and get into hole in the wall.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 2 fly mosquitoes killer cans on top of employee hand washing sink, operator removed it.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in the kitchen area. Operator killed it and discarded.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed more than 25 mouse droppings behind stove next to hole on the wall. And 3 more droppings under 3 compartment sink.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach exit the door. And one dead roach under preparation table at kitchen area.
Dead worms present. Observed 2 dead worms by the exit back door.
Drain cover(s) in disrepair under exit door at the back of the kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed cooked pork inside reach in cooler as per operator employee food.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding at floor wall juncture behind cooking equipment, under 3 compartment sink.,next to exit door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water under double sink at preparation area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles in disrepair, broken tiles throughout the kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall behind the stove by where the mouse enters and exit from preparation area. And hole on the wall next to exit door at the back of the kitchen. Operator started to put foam sealants on the holes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor fan and fan over reach in cooler soiled,
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusty in the kitchen area.
Screen in windows torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed broken screen on the windows of the 3 compartment sink.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed hole on floor next to exit door at the back of the kitchen area.
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.