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LA JAMOTECA INC

359 MIRACLE MILE, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 305.399.9095

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats6
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2337162
Grade history
SEP 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Eggs over bechamel.
High priority/08A-04-5
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Jan 28, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several items stored inside the hand sink like, food containers and utensils making impossible the hand washing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. By storage area
Basic/22-16-4
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
May 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. While conducting the inspection it wasn't observed the ROP process with any type of food, the establishment have the machine on premises. As per owner, the ROP is only used for cured ham and hard cheese.
Basic/03G-54-1/Warning
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hand at three compartment sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking access to hand sink at kitchen( cook line).
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several items stored inside hand sink. Hand sink located at kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Food stored on floor. Observed several boxes with bread stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers stored inside hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4

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.