LA CARIDAD
7337 NW 37TH AVE, Miami FL 33147 · 7864704626
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 7 visits since June 2024
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler cut ham (77F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (72F - Cold Holding); raw steak (76F - Cold Holding);) sliced cheese (72F - Cold Holding). As per manager for approximately 3 hours, Manager removed product and stored inside reach in freezer to cool down.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket with rice being stored on the floor under front counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal open bottle of water inside reach in cooler. Managed removed and discarded during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knife being stored between green cutting board and wall. Manager removed, washed and stored properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed steam table bottom shelve soiled with dark substance. Manager cleaned and cover with aluminum foil.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Air vents soiled with dark substance on top grill.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease under cooking equipment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris, manager cleaned during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags being used to store prepared raw chicken inside reach in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under equipment soiled with food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet towel on top preparation table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone on top of preparation table. Manager removed and stored items properly.
Food stored on floor Observed plastic container with rice being stored on the floor, manager removed and stored properly.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler cut ham (77F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (72F - Cold Holding); raw steak (76F - Cold Holding);) sliced cheese (72F - Cold Holding). As per manager for approximately 3 hours, Manager removed product and stored inside reach in freezer to cool down.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container with rice under coffee station not labeled with common name. Operator labeled product during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 10-01-2023
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to operator via Email.
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.