LA MINUTA CAFETERIA
17010 W DIXIE HWY STE A, North Miami Beach FL 33162 · 305.949.2471
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Observed cooked black beans and cooked chicken with mold-like growth. Located in kitchen reach in cooler. Advised manager and she discarded. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed bean container cracked in the storage room.
Aug 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed tamales (54F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night. Stop sale issued.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham (52F - Cold Holding); queso fresco (52F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night. Observed 20 raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); 10 pork chops (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the prep reach in cooler over night. Stop sale to all items. Observed tamales (54F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (52F - Cold Holding); queso fresco (52F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night. Observed 20 raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); 10 pork chops (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the prep reach in cooler over night. Stop sale to all items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork ribs (98F - Hot Holding); taquetios (97F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the steam table for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Operator reheated items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork chops and raw beef prepared 2 days ago with no date label.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed prep reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 47F. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 52F.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed bean container cracked in the storage room.
Observed very slow draining water in the kitchen handwashing sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and chocolate mix on top of the front counter with no name label. Observed flour and beans with no name label in the storage room. Operator placed names.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken at reach in cooler stored in a non food grade to go bag.
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/ Observed four employees at time of inspection without no certified manager present.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling at cook line not smooth and easily cleaned.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at cook line with deep marks and not easily cleaned.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on slicer at prep area. Employee removed item.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork belly and cooked beans beans at walk in cooler not covered.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 100+ppm), operator added mod water Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked tripe (124F - Hot Holding) stored in the front counter steam table for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Operator added more water to the steam table.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in the 3 compartment sink.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed salt in a container over the prep table with no name label. Operator placed name.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By the kitchen handwashing sink.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Operator placed tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 3 door reach in cooler gaskets with mold like substance.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 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 chicken over raw pork and raw tilapia in the reach in cooler. Operator started to organize during the inspection. Provided form to operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled plantains (89F - Hot Holding); baked potatoes (112F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the steam table for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator reheated items.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Front Counter: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm), employee remade Front Counter: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the kitchen handwashing sink. Operator placed new roll.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed nacatamels stored in the walk in cooler since 4 days ago with no date label.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed pollo asado container with a crack lid.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 3 door reach in cooler in the prep area with gasket soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oven chicken (115F - Hot Holding); bistec (97F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Items placed to be reheated oven chicken (174F - Reheating); bistec (168F - Reheating).
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by containers in the prep area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed a new roll in the kitchen.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Emilia with an expired certificate on 11/30/23.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout he whole kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By the handwashing sink in the cookline.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over the coffee machine by the service window.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored around the kitchen not in their bucket. Operator placed inside bucket.
Apr 24, 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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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the whole establishment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Apr 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 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 chicken over raw beef in the reach in cooler by the ware-washing area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw steak (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler since yesterday, as per operator. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri (87F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the prep table for less than 2 hours, operator placed back inside the reach in cooler. Observed slice tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (59F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (58F - Cold Holding) stored in the flip top reach in cooler for less than 2 hours, operator placed items into another reach in cooler. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw steak (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler since yesterday, as per operator. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled chicken (112F - Hot Holding); boiled potatoes (97F - Hot Holding); chicharron (96F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the steam table, for less than 2 hours. Operator reheated items grilled chicken (176F - Reheating); boiled potatoes (168F - Reheating); chicharron (196F - Reheating).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty pans with spoons inside the handwashing sink in the warewashing area. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at the handwashing sink in the kitchen, operator placed new roll.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the whole establishment.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 54F.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cooking oil, and bag of onions in the ware washing area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 5 knives in between the reach in cooler and prep table. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spoon inside standing water of 97F by the coffee machine.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed cooked black beans and cooked chicken with mold-like growth. Located in kitchen reach in cooler. Advised manager and she discarded. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed various cans of comet being stored on shelf directly next to food in hallway. Manager removed.
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 emailed form to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils being stored in kitchen hand washing sink. Chef removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed various cooked foods stored in walk in cooler not date marked. All were prepared on site more than 24 hours ago.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Elizabeth M. Expired on 8/19/23 Elvis A. Expired on 8/19/23 Astray R. Expired on 11/30/23
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense cooked rice. Located on steam table. Chef removed.
Ceiling tile missing. Located above drink reach in cooler.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice and cases of oil being stored on floor in dry storage area(walk in freezer).
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.