LA CREMA FOOD & GRILL
7800 NW 25 ST # 16, Miami FL 33122 · 305-597-5799
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed mens bathroom with no hot water.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fruit pulp stored on the walk in freezer floor.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed containers with cut pieces of papaya with sugar syrup missing name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled in the front counter area.
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter area hand washing sink used as a dump sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers with chocolate cake prepared onsite not properly date marked.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Dorkaris Esis, Natalie Fraiolv,Miguel Spinelli, Aura d los Rios, Ariama Marin all employees certification expired on 08/25/2025.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots, onions stored on the kitchen floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled in the front counter area.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 cellphone on top of the prep table with clean plates.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing empanadas with no hair net. Employee put hairnet.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container no covered next to the coffee machine.
Feb 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Establishment use a reduced oxygen packaging machine for meats,tamales to stored on the walk in freezer for more than 48 hours
Dec 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired on 08/01/21, quaternary test kit expired 06/01/23
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/ Observed manager certification under Esis Villalobos Dorkaris Carolina expired on 06/01/24.
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. Establishment use a reduced oxygen packaging machine for meats,tamales to stored on the walk in freezer for more than 48 hours
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on the four doors reach in cooler
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed gallon of water reuse with juice.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat tomatoes inside of prep cooler, operator relocated products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside of reach in cooler at grill, operator relocated the products.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray to clean white board stored on shelf with plates in kitchen area
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of equipment doors soiled throughout kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains and vents rusted in kitchen area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath door at back exit
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at walk in freezer
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table at kitchen, not inside sanitizer bucket
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed dessert with no date marked. Employee marked desserts.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed mens bathroom with no hot water.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Chef corrected it.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the kitchen floor
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed knives stored in standing water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee took out towel.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat grill soiled, front cooler gasket soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 21, 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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Light not functioning. Light out By the dishwasher area.
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 5 cachapas stored in four doors cooler at 67 F, according to operator they been there since yesterday..
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 5 cachapas stored in four doors cooler at 67 F, according to operator they been there since yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef empanadas (128 F-165 F - Hot Holding); Fish empanadas (121 F - 167 F Hot Holding) according to operator been in there for 30 minutes, operator reheated the empanadas.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Dishwasher machine chloride over 200 ppm, operator fixed it new run 100 ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed buckets inside of the runner hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Inside of the kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damage inside of the kitchen area damaged.
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 four doors coolers running at 70 F located in the kitchen area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed container with cheese, yogurt, bagel Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on the prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed seafood mix, beef stored on the walk in freezer floor.
Light not functioning. Light out By the dishwasher area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled, gasket soiled at reach in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed pans, plastic containers with old labels.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of lemon juice no labeled
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.