LA MATRIARCA
2255 NW 87 AVE, Doral FL 33172
Last inspected Feb 3, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
APR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 form to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar area handwashing sink, staff provided new roll.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside pico de gallo container at reach in cooler salad station, staff removed the container.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. O several cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable at storage rack kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk-in freezer unit.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwashing sink faucet leaking at unit by prep sink kitchen area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed bat salad station unit.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed discarded equipments and construction materials obstructing the water heater area at kitchen rear.
Dec 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler under salad preparation table.
Oct 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Staff changed the chlorine and retest machine at 100 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked rice at reach in cooler next to cook line. Chef relocated the raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle stored at handwashing sink next to preparation sink. Staff removed the spray bottle
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwashing sink at bar area. Staff provided a new roll.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a new conveyor heat sealing machine for various products at preparation table at kitchen area and not plans submitted to plans review.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed substance like mold inside ice machine/bin
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler under salad preparation table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen tripe thawing at room temperature (still frozen) at preparation sink at kitchen area, manager was coached on the correct methods of thawing and food was moved to the walk in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed discarded equipments and construction materials obstructing the water heater area at kitchen rear.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel not stored in sanitizer bucket at salad preparation table. Staff relocated the towel to sanitizer bucket.
Oct 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine near dry storage area.
Apr 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate10 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 form to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled near prep table in back prep area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked hand wash sink by a bucket at the bar area. Operator removed immediately.
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. Provided form to operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning product near ware washing area with no label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine near dry storage area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside beans container in dry storage area. Operator removed immediately.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent near walk in cooler and freezer soiled.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside walk in cooler in back kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three sets of tongs hung on emergency exhausts pipe at fryer station. Operator removed immediately.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near oven area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled near cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops not hung to dry near mop sink. Operator hung up.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth near reach in cooler located across oven station not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution. Operator discarded immediately.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe working containing of salt and squeeze bottle containing oil not labeled at cook line. Operator labeled immediately.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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.