LA COCINA DE MARTINA
8349 NW 12 ST, Miami FL 33126 · 7868049285
Last inspected Dec 2, 2025 · 8 visits since October 2023
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DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over sparkling bottles of water in 2 doors standing reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 3 cases of soda stored in front of the hand sink. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls, and plates not inverted. During the inspection employee placed them correctly.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler located at the front counter is not functioning properly. As per operator parts have been ordered.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed flip top reach in cooler interior soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored in cooler at counter above tangerines. Operator changed order. Observed in fridge next to prep top cooler : chicken above vegetables. Operator changed order on site during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves where clean dishes are kept.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting boards stored between wall and table top on floor. Operator removed cutting boards from floor and out at sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on floor next to back exit. Operator moved off of floor during inspection.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Front counter: sandwich bread stored inside Thank you carry out bags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stand up reach in cooler: cooked chicken soup not date marked. As per operator, prepared two days ago.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over fruit stored in reach in cooler, located at front counter. Operator removed items, and placed them correctly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned it.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter. Employee cleaned it.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at front counter. Employee cleaned it.
Oct 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Oct 9, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Hot water supply not maintained throughout the establishment. Observed Establishment has no hot water at time of the inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Warmer at front counter:chicken empanada (130F-180F Reheat); beef empanada (130F-205F Reheat) stored on warmer for less than an hour operator reheat empanadas
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Hot water supply not maintained throughout the establishment. Observed Establishment has no hot water at time of the inspection.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed plates stored in a dirty shelf in the cook line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food at preparation area without hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at drying racks above three compartment sink.a¿¿
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed utensils hanging from handle at preparation area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water in the cook line
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease build up.
Open dumpster lid.
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.