LA FAMOSA CAFETERIA
3040 NW 2 AVE, Miami FL 33127 · (305)576-4487
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle money and then process to serve client without removing gloves.
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 at reach in cooler.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed behind 3 compartment sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Jan 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle money and then process to serve client without removing gloves.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork belly and ground beef held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Oct 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2025.
Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle money and then process to serve client without removing gloves.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork belly and ground beef held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler.
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 certificate for Jorge F Gonzalez expired on 2/16/25.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. By the storage room, stand up reach in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above green plantains.
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 6 employees working during the time of the inspection. Discussed with the operator the proper method.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Women's restroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter and by the three compartment sink.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing DOB. Letty, Julissa, Carmen, Abel, and Jorge
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter. Inspector provided a sign to the operator.
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in female bathroom in back area. Operator restocked.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand wash sink next to cook line. Operator restocked.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in chest freezer located in back dry storage area with torn gaskets.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust accumulation near prep station.
May 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over onions and precooked chicken in prep area reach in. Operator rearranged items during inspection.
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. Provided flyer with procedures to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Back side of slicer guard soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dry storage room over chest freezer, and in employee restroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of back prep table rusted. Cracked glass on sliding doors on hot hold cabinet at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket area of cook line reach in soiled. Splash gaurd by hand wash sink soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Chest freezer in back not freezing some items.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed unpackaged empanadas and empanada filling in unlocked reach in cooler in dining area.
Sep 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various food items stored in regular "Thank you" grocery bags inside chest freezer towards back kitchen area. Manager began to remove food items stored inside grocery bags into metal containers for storage.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed establishment purchased tres leches, flan, and rice pudding from a bakery and stored into reach in cooler as of yesterday, not date marked.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment provided pH test kit for chlorine sanitizer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair/missing at lmen's and women's restroom, located at kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vent inside women's restroom at kitchen area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing located at back kitchen area, near chest freezer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep counters.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and around door frame that opens to the outside located at dry storage area.
Sep 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various food items stored in regular "Thank you" grocery bags inside chest freezer towards back kitchen area. Manager began to remove food items stored inside grocery bags into metal containers for storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (46F - Cold Holding) located inside reach in cooler, behind front counter, less than 4 hours. Advised to Manager due to the constant opening of beverage cooler, place milk into another cooler unit or submerge in ice to maintain temperatures at +or- 41F and below.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed establishment purchased tres leches, flan, and rice pudding from a bakery and stored into reach in cooler as of yesterday, not date marked.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment provided pH test kit for chlorine sanitizer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair/missing at lmen's and women's restroom, located at kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vent inside women's restroom at kitchen area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing located at back kitchen area, near chest freezer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep counters.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and around door frame that opens to the outside located at dry storage area.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet handles at hand wash sink near cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located next to mop sink towards back kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at hand wash sink near coffee machine, cook line and women's restroom.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink near cook line leaking water from pipes.
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.