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LA CABRERA

3250 BUENA VISTA BLVD 124, Miami FL 33137 · 305.528.0943

Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats125
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2338406
Grade history
MAY 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food at cook line. Instructed employee on proper method.
High priority/12A-07-5
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 food handler certificates expired for Abdel Bencid expired on 2/15/26, Giovanna Lopez expired on 7/7/25, Agustina Perez expired on 2/15/26, Karen Ovalle Hernandez expired on 2/15/26, Carlos Fernandez expired on 2/15/26, Santiago Bima expired on 2/15/26.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at kitchen area.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/05-09-4
The state's own report →
Mar 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit Mar 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit Mar 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certificate for Kavy Munoz.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor stored under hand sink at kitchen. Observed onions, pumpkin and sweet potatoes not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-47-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler across cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink at kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
May 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 9, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Located near ice machine.
Intermediate/31A-04-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area and grill area. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area and grill area. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.