LA UCHIRENA KENDALL
13742 SW 56 ST, Miami FL 33175
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $150
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017046484 | Aug 17, 2017 | Feb 12, 2018 | $150 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer blade soiled on top of prep table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at front counter.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef inside WIC with no date marked, as per employee from previous day. Employee placed date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor by back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC fan soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside container by coffee station with no label.
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee handled boxes from the floor and failed to remove dirty gloves and wash hands before putting on new gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was told, she removed gloves, wash hands and replace to new gloves.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee clean up a broken raw shelled eggs and started wiping down prep counter and about to engage in food handling. Stopped employee prior to and asked her to wash her hands.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean empanada (127F - Hot Holding, per operator cooked around noon). Operator reheated empanada, 2nd temp. 148°F.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked shredded beef stored inside a non food grade bag (plastic grocery bag) inside the walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored inside the same food pan with ready to eat tomato, onion, cheese and lettuce. All the food items were in contact with each other. Employee discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker for hose bib with hose next to the handwash sink in the kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for handwash sink in the back. Employee provided.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed left door of RIF located near bathroom, comes off the door hinge when opening
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing coving from wall to handwash sink located in front area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 4 boxes of harina and three 2.5 gallons not stored 6in off the floor.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop touching the cheese at the prep table cooler unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets and door frame of reach in freezer across of stove and drawer gaskets of RIC at cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of SS items such as cup covers stored on the floor in the front counter. Employee removed.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee personal coffee mug inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working inside men's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink on top of preparation table behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle inside ice machine. Employee removed, cleaned and stored inside metal container next to ice machine.
Apr 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 6, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cooked chicken in ROP package inside walk-in cooler ask for trainer Steve De Jong haccp has not been approved.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked ROP chicken inside walk in cooler date marked 01/09. As per operator they place frozen ROP cooked chicken in walk in cooler yesterday. They use chicken within 48 hrs.
Feb 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority10 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 10/01/2024.
Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water reached 80° F after water running for at least 3 minutes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter employee provided paper towels.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. At the coffe station
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cooked chicken in ROP package inside walk-in cooler ask for trainer Steve De Jong haccp has not been approved.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked ROP chicken inside walk in cooler date marked 01/09. As per operator they place frozen ROP cooked chicken in walk in cooler yesterday. They use chicken within 48 hrs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and black beans inside walk-in cooler not date marked as per employee food was cooked on Sunday.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 78° F at the handwashing sink in front counter after water running for at leadt 3 minutes. Also observed at hand wash sink in kitchen area.
No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water reached 80° F after water running for at least 3 minutes.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed black beans day marked on 01/13/25 inside the walk in cooler as per employee all date mark labels were not removed.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed French fries pan de bono and empanadas not covered.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager working front counter, then proceed to perform food preparation without washing hands and change gloves.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray can of household pesticide in storage area. Employee disposed of spray can.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over container of black beans in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 4 cooked arepas in a container at front counter at 92F Cold-Holding. As per employee, more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the 4 arepas.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 4 cooked arepas in a cooler at front counter at 92F Cold-Holding. As per employee, more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the 4 arepas.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed underside of mixing machine soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. Also observed employee drop a peeler on the floor, pick up peeler, and put peeler directly on counter top without sanitizing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic pitcher inside hand washing sink at kitchen area. Pitcher was removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager 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 containers of cut cabbage and cooked black beans in walk in cooler not labeled with production date. Employee correctly labeled products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on interior of ice machine bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation station.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager and employee engaging in food service with ineffective hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of raw rice stored on floor at 3 compartment sink. Coached employee on correct storage method.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at reach in freezer in front of fryers.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled in pull out refrigerated drawer under grill.
Open dumpster lid.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed plastic container of frozen soup cracked and broken. Employee discarded container.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw bacon over tostones, cooked pork, and cooked beef stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled, located at preparation area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans, cooked pork, and cooked beef stored inside walk in cooler prepared 2 days before the inspection. Employee date marked items with the correct dates.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler, and reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at front counter.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic containers with cilantro sauce stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed items, placed them correctly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris, located at cooking line. Employee cleaned it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan guard soiled. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Observed Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located near three compartment sink. Employee cleaned it.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk in cooler walls soiled.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties stored next to ready to eat products at reach-in cooler drawer at cook line. Person in charge removed container of raw beef patties.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on shelf over preparation table at ware washing area.
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 person in charge with cleanup procedures via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at cook line with box inside. Box was removed.
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 person in charge with employee reporting agreements, staff began signing agreement.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge not knowing the correct procedure to calibrate a thermometer suing the cold method. Coached person in charge in correct procedure.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans, angus meat, chicken, and pork not date marked at walk-in cooler. Person in charge began date marking products.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date on water filter connected to ice machine near back exit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine neat back exit soiled with black/green mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal and plastics containers not stored inverted under preparation table at ware washing area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler near front counter in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles missing at ceiling edge that meets kitchen hood.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottle stored on floor near hand washing sink at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler drawers at cook-line 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.