LA FAMILY CAFETERIA LLC
1890 NW 107 AVE, Miami FL 33172 · 786-253-8642
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 32 points better than where it started.
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. Form was provided and posted.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell on prep table, employee relocated the ell phone.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 expired food manager certificate for Eduardo Ruffini 01/10/2020.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor, staff moved it to pre table rack.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, staff provided new solution, tested at 50ppm.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 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 chicken empanadas (131F Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per manager, cooked one hour ago. Manager increased hot box temperature for rapid reheating.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottled labeled as degreaser stored at three compartment sink drying board. Staff removed the spray bottle.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink block with fan at kitchen entrance. Staff removed the fan.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 four employees at establishment working with not certified food manager on site. Staff was coached about it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at bathroom use by employees. Staff placed paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle without label, as per staff Chlorine sanitizer solution. Staff labeled it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with dust like substance at kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at walk-in-cooler with excessive wear. Observed torn gaskets at standing reach-in-freezer by walking cooler entrance and unit across cooking line. Observed threshold at rear exit door to be broken not longer attached completely to the floor.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walking in cooler fans cover with heavy dust like substance.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed four rolls of bread inside non food grade thank you bag inside reach in cooler. Operator removed bread from bag and stored properly in clear bag.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg sandwich with ham (110F - Hot Holding); ham sandwich (115F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per operator, products were placed there about two hours ago. Operator was provided Time as Public form for ham sandwich to be put under time and discarded egg sandwich.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a small can of WD-40 near container of sugar near food prep table. Operator removed immediately.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bin inside hand wash sink near ware washing area. Operator removed immediately.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form to operator and explained how to fill out correctly.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board near reach in cooler with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket near prep table soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hung up to dry near mop sink. Operator hung up mop.
Mar 28, 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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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at preparation table at front kitchen area.
Oct 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above container of onions at walk-in cooler. Operator inverted storage order.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw beef at walk in cooler. Operator inverted items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed omelet sandwich at 50 F inside display at ambient temperature. As per owner, the sandwich was prepared 2 hrs ago. Sandwich was moved to the reach in cooler.
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. Form was provided and posted.
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 operator only has training for one employee and missing three employees ( Saidy, Romina, and Emerly)
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided operator with form.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed inside grinder coffee at coffee grinder at front counter. Operator placed proper basting brush at coffee grinder.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at preparation table at front kitchen area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food at preparation area without hair restraint.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of cooking oil stored on the floor under oven in kitchen. Operator placed containers of oil on crates off of the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at front counter. Employees discarded the water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hanging to dry at mop sink. Operator inverted mop to dry properly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth not stored in solution at preparation table. Operator placed cloth in solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container containing sugar not labeled under toaster. Employees labeled container of sugar.
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.