LA PREPA-GO
8901 SW 157 AVE #22, Miami FL 33196 · 786.603.8256
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license since 10/01/26.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food graded brush at coffee station. Operator discarded.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area inside kitchen.
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Food stored on floor. Observed flour bin stored on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest reach in freezer at kitchen entrance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink no vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a pot on stove top covered excess grease at front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen, prep and front counter where food is prepared and served not smooth and easily cleaned.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired on October 1st, 2024.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at kitchen prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of fry oil, flour and sugar stored on the floor under prep table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer located at dining area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves and reaching cooler and front counter soiled with debris. Observed shelves at reach in cooler next to flattop griddle soiled with mold like substance.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cheese in reach in cooler at front counter. Coached operator on proper procedure.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in white reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Coached operator on proper procedure.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched trash, rinsed gloves, touched face, then proceeded to food preparation without changing gloves. Coached operator on proper handwashing procedures.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator unaware of correct sanitizer concentration. Coached operator on correct procedures.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout all food preparation areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in ceiling at front counter entrance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee lunch stored in reach in cooler at front counter near customer beverages.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor in kitchen near back exit door.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of beef empanadas stored less than 6 inches of the floor at kitchen entrance.
Food stored on floor. Observed 3 buckets of sugar stored on floor near three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all reach in freezers in establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted at front counter.
Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas stored in reach in freezer at front counter uncovered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled with grease.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container stored on stove unlabeled.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bag containing raw beef in RIC.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by table in back of kitchen. Employee will removed table once he is done with food preparation.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pots stored in handwash sink in back of kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between preparation table and wall in back of kitchen. Operator removed it.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table at front counter. Employee removed from preparation table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from manufacturer container bearing no label.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Owner turned on hot water 110F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Owner turned on hot water 110F.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chicken and beef portioned and stored in upright freezer no label.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. Operator paid the license. Confirmation number 236046307.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a Raid insecticide under preparation table. Operator moved the insecticide under three compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in freezer. Operator was informed the right order to store the products.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers stored over sauces containers at reach cooler. And raw shells eggs stored next to tortillas. Operator was informed that he need to relocate the products.
Food stored on floor. Observed flour and sugar containers stored on floor under preparation table. Operator was informed that the products need to be 6 inches off floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
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.