LA CANITA KENDALL
8405 MILLS DR STE 203, Miami FL 33183 · 786.380.7209
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed In-use utensil stored in unclean water and at 84°F.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork skins stored above cooked beef inside walk in cooler. Operator placed raw pork skin on below shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two packets of white fish in ROP bag completed thawed inside RIC under cookline.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed two packets of white fish in ROP bag completed thawed inside RIC under cookline.
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Exterior door has a gap at the top threshold that opens to the outside alley.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk in freezer.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwasher machine was at 0 ppm. Operator replaced to chlorine sanitizer solution. Final reading of chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwasher machine 50 ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed to paper towel at hand wash sink attached to prep station. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink attached to prep table. Operator provided.
Observed clams/mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied and no record keeping at walk in cooler.
Observed establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent with dust near dismachine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils in standing water inside kitchen area less than 135F. Operator removed.
Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used to dispense food inside sugar. Operator removed.
Observed equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at dry storage area next to ice machine.
Thawed portions of raw animal food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 4 hours (including all time for preparation, thawing and subsequent cooking or cooling combined) while being thawed under running water. Observed frozen conch commercially packaged being thawed without running water at prep sink. Operator corrected.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping clothes throughout the kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution. Operator corrected.
Dec 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom gasket at walk-in freezer door in disrepair and gasket at reach-in cooler next to sauté station.
Oct 1, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed calamari and corvina being ROP packaged onsite not held frozen at walk-in cooler. Coached operator on correct procedure.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork belly at walk-in cooler and frozen solid raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over ice cream tubs at walk-in freezer. Coached chef on correct procedure.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 pack of calamari and 1 pack of corvina being ROP packaged onsite not held frozen at walk-in cooler. Coached operator on correct procedure.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding) at preparation table across from cook line. As per chef, more than 4 hours. Product was discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding) at preparation table across from cook line. As per chef, more than 4 hours. Product was discarded.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel on handwashing sink at coffee area, next to sauté station, at service area, and at bar area. Operator provided paper to handwashing sinks at coffee area and next to sauté station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink next to blast chiller, at service area, and at bar area. Soap was provided at HWS next to blast chiller.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment doing ROP of raw beef, raw pork, sausages, raw chicken, cooked ground beef, cooked chicken, and cooked potatoes. Coached chef and manager on correct procedure.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks not secured next to ice machines. Tanks were secured.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing a ceiling tile on top of storage room.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom gasket at walk-in freezer door in disrepair and gasket at reach-in cooler next to sauté station.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of corn stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Staff correctly stored box off floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to person in charge via email.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at service area and at bar area hand washing sinks.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. Receptacle was provided.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed blast chiller gasket soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use bowls containers stored on the floor at dry storage. Operator removed it.
Stored food not covered. Observed metal container of fish stored uncovered at walk-in cooler. Product was covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt like substance and complete seasoning not identified at sauté station.
May 6, 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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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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs on menu not identified; operator marked during inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector sent via email.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish rack. Operator removed during inspection.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.