LA ISLA CAFETERIA
2008 NW 20 ST, Miami FL 33142 · 305.548.4744
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 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 provided via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over cases of unwashed produce in reach in cooler at front counter. Operator placed raw beef in correct storage order.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw shrimp and raw fish in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator placed items in correct storage order.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above front counter showing water damage.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in kitchen.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with mold-like substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing in ambient temperature. Operator placed items in reach in cooler and was trained on proper thawing methods.
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 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 beef over shrimp inside reach in cooler. Operator placed in proper order onsite.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside handwashing sink. Operator removed onsite.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap onsite.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans inside reach in freezer with no date marking.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 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 beef over raw pork inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed an open bag of detergent next to a container of beans on rack in front of 3 compartment sink. Employee removed detergent and placed it in proper location.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink. Employee removed container onsite.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans and cooked Chicharrones inside reach in freezer with no date marking. As per employee, food has been there for way more than 24 hours.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee cleaned the handles onsite.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks at front counter and kitchen prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair in reach in freezer by kitchen entrance.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave at kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler and reach in freezer in establishment.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle inside reach in cooler in kitchen area behind the products.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers with sauces/liquid in them and no labels throughout kitchen area.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed rice in a thank you bag. Operator decided to discarded item.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in a 3 compartment sink, educated employee to always use a handwashing sink to wash their hands.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed carrots stored in a non food grade bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liver stored over cooked beans in reach in cooler in kitchen. Educated operator on proper food storage.
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
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. Printed and provided to operator during inspection. Operator posted.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled with mold like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink next to three compartment sink used as a dump sink.
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. Printed and provided to operator during inspection. Owner reviewed and signed with staff.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in cooler in kitchen soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -tested 0ppm, employee added more chlorine, retested 50ppm
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -multiple employees failed to wash hands prior to putting on gloves, operator educated employees, employees removed gloves, washed hands, replaced gloves
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards stained throughout the kitchen -inside of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee bottled water stored on top of ice machine, employee removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee purse on shelf above empty food containers, operator relocated -employee apron laying on top of cans of coconut milk, operator relocated
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch while preparing food, operator educated employee, employee removed watch
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer in kitchen -tall white reach-in freezer at entrance of kitchen
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -outside of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of reach-in cooler doors and gaskets have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall around handwash sink in kitchen have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the mop sink.
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
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 provided via email.
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. Form provided read by staff and signed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the establishment.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 packages with salmon in the reach in cooler. The internal temperature was 35°F. I explained the process and the manager cut the corner of the bags.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the upright freezer door handle not secured to the freezer. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer,
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manager moved the scoop with handle above the ice.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line.
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.