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LA PORTENA CAFETERIA

1985-1987 SW 8TH STREET, Miami FL 33135 · 305.541.0805

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 4 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2331069
Grade history
DEC 23
DEC 24
JUL 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2022009155Feb 21, 2022May 25, 2022$400

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Reach in cooler in the kitchen: raw pork stored above whole lettuce.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen: box with avocados stored on the hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Kitchen and women restroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Women restroom.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen area, nearby the hoods: 3 ceiling tiles missing.
Basic/36-36-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen and women restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
The state's own report →
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Kitchen: raw chicken stored above cooked rice
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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 with the operator and provided the handout.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men restroom
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen and Men restroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By restroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Clean knives stored between the three compartment sink and wall. kitchen area.
Basic/24-14-4/Corrected On-Site

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.