LA FERNETERIA
230 NW 24 ST, Miami FL 33127 · 305-528-0943
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2024
SEP 24
MAY 25
APR 26
JUN 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2025. Owner payed license while inspection is being conducted.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box with cooking oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by walk in cooler.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler next to entrance of kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area.
Jun 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 area.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed gauges not working.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by 3 compartment sink.
Apr 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first, instructed employee on proper method. Employee removed gloves and washed hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2025. Owner payed license while inspection is being conducted.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed No soap at handsink across cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed gauges not working.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Reach in cooler door handles soiled throughout kitchen area. Observed Handsink across cook line soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by 3 compartment sink.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with food residue in preparation area. Next to ice machines. Manager cleaned properly during inspection..
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic containers with flour and sugar not labeled behind preparation area. Manager labeled properly during inspection.
Plastic bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic bottle with soap not labeled behind bar counter. Manager labeled properly during inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean serving plates not inverted behind bar counter. Manager inverted during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw chicken and raw beef being stored on the floor inside walk in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.observed ice scoop on top of ice machine next to handwashing sink. At preparation area. Manager removed, washes and stored properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign inside men bathroom.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.