LA SANTAMARIA
20800 SW 177 AVE, Miami FL 33187 · 305-799-8996
Last inspected Aug 1, 2025 · 7 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind a small refrigerator next to the dry storage of the food truck, also 1 live roach inside the refrigerator where they keep the sauces.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023069374 | Dec 8, 2023 | Jan 25, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand wash sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Operator removed it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with salt not identified.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked chicken. Operator placed raw beef at the bottom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded beef inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked the food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ham stored inside supermarket bag inside the reach in freezer. Operator removed it.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked chicken and raw pork. Employee placed raw chicken at the bottom of the reach in cooler.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water reached 78°F after running for about 5 minutes.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked. Chicken inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked the food.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 78°F after running for about 5 minutes.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board not longer cleanable.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle not stored above seasoning. Employee removed it.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened water bottle stored inside the reach in cooler.Employee removed it.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw meat. Operator removed it.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind a small refrigerator next to the dry storage of the food truck, also 1 live roach inside the refrigerator where they keep the sauces.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container without handle used to get oil.
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.