LA CANCHITA
6303 NW 99 AVE, Miami FL 33178 · 305-599-3797
Last inspected Aug 22, 2025 · 4 visits since December 2023
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. Emailed to operator at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator unable to answer cold holding temperature. Coached operator on proper temperature.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter where food is prepared not smooth and easily cleaned.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor under front counter. Staff removed roach from from floor.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas located at front counter and dry storage area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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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. Emailed to operator at time of inspection.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection.
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. Emailed to operator at time of inspection.
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reach 73F located at restroom used by food employees, no hot water observed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas located at front counter and dry storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at restrooms.
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