LA NUEVA ALAMEDA
2400 NW 27 AVE, Miami FL 33142 · (305)638-0422
Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found observed 2 flying insects flying around in the dry storage area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found observed 2 flying insects flying around in the dry storage area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside handwashing sink. Operator removed onsite.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen area.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with sauces/liquids and no labels.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3CS with chlorine sanitizer at a 400PPM. Operator diluted the sanitizer to 100PPM onsite.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a pill container next to dry seasoning in kitchen area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed beef over salmon inside of reach in freezer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
Open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind the cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with sauces and no labels throughout kitchen.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer in kitchen area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal containers inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels next to handwashing sink in kitchen area. Employee provided paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans, beef stew, chicken stew, and yuca with no date marked inside walk in cooler. As per operator food was made more than 24 hours ago.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle hanging from mop sink with a pink chemical inside and no label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine by beverage cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage like substance on ceiling in dry storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board on prep table in kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table in kitchen area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking a beverage while at the front counter.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of oranges on the floor inside walk in cooler. Observed oil containers on the floor in dry storage area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Hood system in kitchen. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in cooler door.
Open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles in kitchen prep area with no labels.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 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 0ppm), employee remade Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice tomatoes (72F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (71F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the prep table for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Operator placed in the reach in cooler.
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 Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) stored at the front counter, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
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 meat slicer in the back storage room with old food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator placed new roll.
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.
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 some employees with expired certificate.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pots and sanitizing in the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Educated employee how to properly wash, rinse and sanitize properly. Employee remade 3 compartment sink properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of red beans, black beans, sugar, rice and bread crumbs out of their original packaging with no name label.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook removed his gloves after cooking pork and touched his face put on new gloves without washing his hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pan with utensils in the hand wash sink by the triple sink. The manager removed it.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a water bottle on a cutting board. The manager removed it.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the cook wearing a watch.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a tong on the oven door. The cook removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a half empty Gatorade on the top shelf in a reach in cooler. The manager removed it.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 13, 2023□ 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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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Form provided.
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. Form provided.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in plastic containers of rice and beans.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef defrosting in a metal pan in the back of the kitchen. The cook put in the walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.