LA LIBERTAD MARKET CAFETERIA
701 W FLAGLER ST, Miami FL 33130 · 3258481
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
MAY 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 56 live roaches in the following areas: 20 under triple sink in back of restaurant 4 at slicer 6 under oven in back room 6 under water heater 10 under mop sink 10 between wall and reach in freezer in back kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024007821 | Feb 6, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
very slow draining water in handwash sink at the front counter.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor by the 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in bad shape, the door is not closing properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. food debris on floor under cooling units at back area near dry storage.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by the bathroom entrance.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to three compartment sink at kitchen entrance.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed all lights not shielded at dry storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at the kitchen area by the 3 compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled trough out kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate18 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled at front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor by white chest freezers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed plastic water bottles inside reach-in cooler at front counter.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff wearing watch while preparing food at front counter.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris on floor under cooling units at back area near dry storage.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles and milk stored on floor at walk-in cooler and plastic container of mayonnaise on floor near kitchen area entrance. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to three compartment sink at kitchen entrance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed all white chest freezers with ice buildup inside.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed all lights not shielded at dry storage area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler and at bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled and all reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers gaskets soiled. Observed inside of reach-in coolers and reach-in freezer with food debris at back area near dry storage.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed back area three compartment sink faucet in disrepair and leaking water.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked shredded chickens not covered at RIC by entrance. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef defrosting at 3CS next to walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at warewashing/ preparation area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled trough out kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed dry storage area using wood not sealed as shelving.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (62F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per operator for less than 30 minutes prior, coached operator on correct procedures.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed big trash container and fan blocking hand washing sink at kitchen, operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice, cooked chicken and cooked beef inside reach in cooler by walk in cooler no date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw shell eggs case stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed hood missing drip tray at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe in disrepair at hand washing sink by walk in cooler. Operator fixed pipe during the inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed cook rubbing hands for less than 10 second, coached employee and washed hands correctly.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce and bread stored inside thank you bag at reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bread inside reach in cooler at front counter area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (119F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table front counter. As per manager for approximately 2 hours prior, advised operator to reheat product.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed big trash can blocking hand washing sink at kitchen area, operator removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink by walk in cooler.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of maximum cold holding temperature, coached operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork chunks inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards no longer cleanable at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed pans of cooked pork and gallons of milk stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at kitchen entrance by 3 compartment sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at all handwashing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at front counter.
May 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade in contact with cook food inside Atosa cooler.
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.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Most kitchen handwashing sink.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef thawed in room temperature.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Feb 8, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training.
Feb 7, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 56 live roaches in the following areas: 20 under triple sink in back of restaurant 4 at slicer 6 under oven in back room 6 under water heater 10 under mop sink 10 between wall and reach in freezer in back kitchen area.
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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in hall leading to employee restroom.
Feb 6, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 21 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority8 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty dishes and then touched clean dishes and utensils without washing hands in between. Also, employee touching phone and then touched utensils to serve food without washing hands.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands without using soap. No soap available at start of inspection for employees to use. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink and employees able to use soap when washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat black beans in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed black beans to properly store.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 56 live roaches in the following areas: 20 under triple sink in back of restaurant 4 at slicer 6 under oven in back room 6 under water heater 10 under mop sink 10 between wall and reach in freezer in back kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (45F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach-in cooler at front service line. Employee stated the milk was out to make a few coffees and then placed back in cooler. Employee will leave milk in cooler to chill. Also, cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator stated the pork may have been out after making empanadas. Rest of temps in same reach-in cooler 41F and below. Operator took lid off container to chill pork.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked fish (95F - Hot Holding); cooked black beans (97F - Hot Holding) in front display food warmer. Operator turned up warmer in area of fish and beans.
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and blade of slicer soiled. Also, cutting board at reach-in cooler at front service line and cutting board in prep area soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to triple sink used to store equipment. Employee removed lids from hand wash sink.
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/ More than four employees working and preparing food without a CFM.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at front counter, at hand wash sink next to triple sink, and no paper towels at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Operator replenished paper towels at all hand wash sinks.
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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training.
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf on front service line. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in prep area soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense beans and rice.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in hall leading to employee restroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal belongings stored on multiple shelves in dry food storage and on equipment in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in prep area. Also, bag of onions in crate on floor in prep area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in prep area and behind mop sink area in disrepair.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in prep area and kitchen areas
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.