LA CASITA CAFETERIA, INC.
3210 NW 7 ST, Miami FL 33125 · 305-381-0398
Last inspected Nov 4, 2025 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. 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 employee grab lettuce from reach in cooler with bare hands.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed preparation table soiled at kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spaghetti at reach in cooler across handsink held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler doors soiled throughout establishment.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage throughout establishment
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling ticks soiled throughout establishment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout establishment.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of oil not stored at least 6 inches off the floor by 3 compartment sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout establishment at reach in coolers and reach in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen area
Nov 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed at kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed preparation table soiled at kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler doors soiled throughout establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage throughout establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling ticks soiled throughout establishment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout establishment?
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris at kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler across water heater.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout establishment at reach in coolers and reach in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. Observed throughout cafeteria area.
Sep 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 31 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority6 Intermediate18 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed at cook line.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper method.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
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 employee grab lettuce from reach in cooler with bare hands.
Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed at kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked ground beef (50F - Cold Holding) chicken soup (49F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across handsink by kitchen, as per employee for more than 4 hours,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked ground beef (50F - Cold Holding) chicken soup (49F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across handsink by kitchen, as per employee for more than 4 hours,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed preparation table soiled at kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container with flour and rice stored in front handsink next to water heater.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed flour and rice stored in container with no label stored by handsink next to water heater.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager did not know cold holding temperature for food stored at reach in coolers.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef held more than 24 hours not properly date marked stored at reach in cooler across water heater at kitchen.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certificate for Evelin Moreno certificate expired on 9/3/2025, Rosa Moreno certificate expired on 9/3/25.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler doors soiled throughout establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage throughout establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling ticks soiled throughout establishment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout establishment?
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by exit door. Observed container with flour and rice not stored at least 6 inches off in front of handsink next to water heater.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris at kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler across water heater.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handsink by front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout establishment at reach in coolers and reach in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. Observed throughout cafeteria area.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of vitamins stored above food prep station. Operator removed.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside non food grade bags inside the reach in freezer next to the cook line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for three compartment sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing near cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles in kitchen area with water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent in the kitchen prep area soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located at prep table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked near prep station.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign located at hand wash station near front window service.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler in back storage area with rusted shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at the cook line soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed yellow wiping cloth on top of white cutting board at prep station not store in chlorine sanitizing solution. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles located across the cook line with no label.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored above unwashed tomatoes in reach in cooler. Operator removed eggs.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 07/24.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash station in back prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled through kitchen and front counter.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles in kitchen cracked and in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled near the cook line soiled. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line.
Oct 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen and dining room.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen around expo area.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. At front counter hand wash sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Back upright reach in.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front 2 door reach in.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around three compartment sink. Back door to dining room.
May 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food placed on cutting board in direct contact with raw cucumber, tomato, and radish. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw animal food placed on cutting board in direct contact with raw cucumber, tomato, and radish. Observed employee cut lime with knife and cutting board previously used for raw beef without first washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. See stop sale.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Expired 12-27-23
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Rigoberto Moreno Expired 12-27-23
No soap provided at handwash sink. And front counter hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen and dining room.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen around expo area.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. At front counter hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on front reach in cooler. Grease accumulation on wooden table in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Back upright reach in.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front 2 door reach in.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam cups in cafe not inverted or covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around three compartment sink. Back door to dining room.
Dec 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on the preparation table in the kitchen, as per employee for less than 2 hours, employee placed them back in the cooler to rapidly cool.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes, buckets stored on the hand sink, hand sink located in the kitchen.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hand sink faucet handles soiled, interior of hand sink soiled, hand sink located in the kitchen, observed interior of mop sink soiled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris under all around the water heater and under the hand sink and some cooking equipments in the kitchen.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed all three oven in the kitchen with heavy grease accumulation.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler located in the front line.
Stored food not covered. In the reach in cooler located in front of the hand sink in the kitchen observed container with refried bean not covered
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
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