LA PORTENA CAFETERIA 2
200 NW 8 AVE, Miami FL 33128
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018011643 | Feb 27, 2018 | Apr 5, 2018 | $400 |
| 1--2015002357 | Dec 18, 2014 | Feb 26, 2015 | $600 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed gallon of water and plastic lids stored inside hand wash sink kitchen. Operator removed during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand wash sink front counter area. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front counter area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Located front counter area. Operator removed during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom and kitchen.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front counter area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holed in ceiling kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front counter and kitchen.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Located front counter area. Operator removed during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawed raw pork solid frozen stored on top of the grill. Operator stored under running water inside three compartment sink kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked rice inside reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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. Cristina, Olga.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup inside sugar container located front counter area.
Ceiling/ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Prep table located next three compartment sink.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Kitchen cooked line area.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cook onions inside reach in cooler. Manager store properly during inspection.
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area and kitchen. Operated provided during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed red beans no date mark. As per operator beans was made yesterday.
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.
Food stored on floor. Plastic container with Sugar and bottled of water located front counter area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Glass beer bottle used as a tortilla roller.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine.
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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Plastic container with cook oil kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef inside metal container solid frozen. Operator stored inside reach in cooler.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked rice inside reach in cooler kitchen. Operator rearranged at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter and kitchen area. Operator provided during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with cooked oil stored near mop sink kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Men's bathroom.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator discard the water during inspection.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located at cook line area.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Located near mop sink.
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.