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LA CANCHITA

6303 NW 99 AVE, Miami FL 33178 · 305-599-3797

Last inspected Aug 22, 2025 · 4 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2331607
Grade history
DEC 23
DEC 24
AUG 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

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. Emailed to operator at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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.
Intermediate/53A-10-4/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Basic/36-37-5
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor under front counter. Staff removed roach from from floor.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 4, 2024□ 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 ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas located at front counter and dry storage area.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas located at front counter and dry storage area. Time Extended
Dec 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas located at front counter and dry storage area.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at restrooms.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning

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.