LA JATO RESTAURANT
3970 W 16 AVE, Hialeah FL 33012 · 786-370-3614
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stains, cracked tiles and a hole on a ceiling tile front counter area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside vertical freezer at kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe on top of dishwasher leaking.
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 17740 HOMESTEAD AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed several cans of raid inside the electrical room.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed conch salad and cracked conch not identify items contain raw fish on menu.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed banana pudding not date marked at the front counter.
Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed a cardboard box used as garbage container in the front counter ar
Stored food not covered. Observed fish and chicken inside reach in cooler not covered.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 17740 HOMESTEAD AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed conch salad no date marked.
Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed a cardboard box used as garbage container in the front counter area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of reach in cooler soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp not covered inside of the reach in freezer
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed crack ceiling tile to the right of entrance door to kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood systems soiled above hot line.
Open dumpster lid.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 17740 HOMESTEAD AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 to operator via email.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice with vegetables inside reach in cooler, as per employee for more than 24 hours prior.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior lid at chest reach in freezer located at dry storage room in disrepair.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed fried cracklins stored in single service hamburger bun tray at reach in freezer. Observed cut tomatoes stored inside a SS hamburger tray at reach in cooler.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 17740 HOMESTEAD AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf near oven.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at storage room soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior lid at chest reach in freezer located at dry storage room in disrepair.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed fried cracklins stored in single service hamburger bun bag at reach in freezer.
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 17740 HOMESTEAD AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired on 09/2022
Cardboard box used as garbage container.
Open dumpster lid.
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 17740 HOMESTEAD AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household insecticide next to clean cooking equipments under preparation table next to kitchen entrance. Employee removed the insecticide.
Non-food grade towel used to cover cut lettuce and cut tomatoes. Employee removed the towel.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (63F - Cold Holding) on breading station across stove. As per employee less than an hour. Employee placed items inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
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. Discussed and provided in printed firm to manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at unisex restroom.
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. Discussed and provided in printed firm to manager, manager complete form on site.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice with beans and fish soup without date marking inside reach on cooler across fryer. As per manager was food was prepared more than 24 hrs.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned pans nit inverted over reach in cooler inside back storage area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on preparation table next to breading station.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle broken. Also observed reach in cooler door gaskets broken. Across fryer at kitchen. Observed reach in freezer lid missing at back storage area.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at unisex restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled, observed storage shelve above the preparation sink soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside produce reach in cooler.
Dec 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 17740 HOMESTEAD AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the back storage area.
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.