LA CRIOLLITA CAFETERIA
3701 NW 79 ST, Miami FL 33147 · (305)691-5210
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018052968 | Oct 5, 2018 | Nov 16, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed unwashed tomatoes being stored inside thank you bags inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Employee removed and stored inside clear bag.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink at cook line. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal bottle water on top preparation table at front counter. Employee discarded during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with food debris at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in storage area. Provided operator with hand washing sign. Operator displayed during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at storage area. Employee cleaned during inspection
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed front counter handwashing sink with a leaking pipe. Manager called plumbing service.
Jun 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Aristides Delgado manager certification 09-03-20.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris, employee cleaned during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with out handle being used to dispense rice at steam table. Employee removed and discarded during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at storage area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with grease and food residue.
Aug 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands at preparation area. Coached employee on proper hand washing and changes of gloves procedures.employee washed hands properly during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at preparation area. Also observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation table. Employee washed properly during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to reach in cooler at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed cookline employee Kimberly, working over 60 days lacking food handlers certification.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink at cool line. Manager provided during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in feeezer gasket torn at preparation area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease like substance at preparation area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with four and sugar not labeled on top preparation table across handwashing sink. Employee labeled properly during inspection.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink across from 3 compartment sink.employee provided during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol not labeled behind front counter, employee labeled during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles soiled at reach in freezer across from handwashing sink in kitchen area.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean cutting knives between the wall and 3 compartment sink. Employee removed, washed and stored properly during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal bottle water on top preparation table at cook line, employee discarded during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food, employee cleaned properly during inspection.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach on cooler interior soiled with food debris in kitchen area next to handwashing sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind handwashing sink in kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with salt not labeled behind flat grill. Employee labeled during inspection.
Aug 6, 2024□ 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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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease next preparation table in kitchen area.
Aug 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on top raw beef at walk in cooler, employee removed as stored product properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed at reach in cooler at cook line-sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); cut sausage (48F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (55F - Cold Holding); as per employee less than 3 hours.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing soap at handwashing sink next to service window. Also observed at handwashing next to cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with cooking oil stored on the floor at dry storage area. Employee stored product properly during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle water inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease next preparation table in kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket at front counter.
Apr 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by 3 compartment sink standing water on the floor.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at preparation areas soiled floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on chest freezer at storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at back preparation area.
Apr 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Observed employee touched nose, no gloves change no hands washing observed, before handling clean utensils to prepare sandwich at from counter area. Manager coached employees on proxy glove use and hand washing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon on top of box of plantains. Manager stored raw bacon on a different shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed At kitchen small reach in cooler, According to cook items placed in cooler around 6:30 Am. pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); chorizo (51F - Cold Holding) Employee moved items to another reach in cooler.for rapid chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen on stove sauté onions (110F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (111F - Hot Holding). Employee put chicken inside oven to reheat, and onions on top of stove to reheat.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at service window. Manager put paper towels on dispenser.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed At coffee station non food grade brush in use.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tomatoes sauce in a plastic container not date marked inside reach in cooler next to cook line also flans not date marked behind front counter. As per employee prepared food items last Friday.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol not labeled. Manager labeled product
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by 3 compartment sink standing water on the floor.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at preparation areas soiled floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on chest freezer at storage area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside panko, and rice containers. Manager stored scoops with handle upwards.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at preparation area and kitchen areas no signs.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at back preparation area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. mashed potatoes flour, flour containers no labeled. Employee labeled food containers with common name.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Observed cook touched face, no hand washing, manipulating food. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and glove changing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside walk in cooler containers with cooked pork, and cooked black beans Accor to the man prepared the day bey no date labeled.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating at preparation area. Manager coached employee about eating in unauthorized area or while prep food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets tor in vertical cooler at kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at preparation area no sign available.
Reach-in cooler and walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen and interior of walk in cooler soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at preparation areas wall soiled with food debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on hand was sink at kitchen.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen under fo container.
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