LA CAMARONERA
1952 W FLAGLER ST, Miami FL 33135 · 305-642-3322
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employees handling raw lettuce with BHC employees discard the product.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in front of the cookline.
Jan 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ ServSafe for David and Yusniel, expired 9/23/25.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in front of the cookline.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In front of the walk in cooler by the ware wash area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer: cases of lobster and shrimps stored on the floor underneath shelves.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the countertops in front and on the cookline.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in front of the cookline.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing at the end of the cookline by the window: a bucket stored inside the handwashing sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer: cases of shrimps stored on the floor underneath a rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler along cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the prep table by the cookline.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler along cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at door in back area leading to outside.
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of raw fish inside of walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser stored next to container of salt under prep table next to hand wash sink by cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty pans stored inside hand wash sink at sink next to cook line. Operator removed dishes.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for all employees. Lexy Pireto expired 9/14/24, Eliot Acosta 9/16/24, Ariel Ramirez 9/14/24, Wendy Welch 9/9/24, and Wendy Doblado 9/4/24.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of Clorox by expo station without label. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside containers of salt, white rice, and parboiled rice under prep table near hand wash sink by cook line. Operator removed cups.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler along cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at door in back area leading to outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor under prep table on cook line, tray of fish stored on floor inside walk in freezer, and bag of onions stored on floor inside of dry storage area in back of building next door. Operator picked up all products.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside of ice bin. Operator removed scoop.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop stored inside container of brown sugar touching sugar under prep table next to hand wash sink by cook line. Operator picked up scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in coolers and one reach in freezer gaskets soiled along cook line.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of cutting board at prep table in front of cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station. Operator labeled container.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employees handling raw lettuce with BHC employees discard the product.
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.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repair damaged wall to dishwasher area.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food debris throughout dish room area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.