LA VACA LOCA FARM
17950 SW 177 AVE, Miami FL 33187 · 754.269.3574
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2026
JAN 26
MAY 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold like substance on pizza bread at walk in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread at walk in cooler stored in black garbage bag. Coach manager.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in freezer raw pork stored with raw chicken, and raw beef. Coach manager.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked. As per manager for less than 2 days.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed no Satisfactory well water report available.
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Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt no labeled at cook line.
May 27, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
May 19, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
May 9, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 dead fly inside of container of oil located above the reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (62F - Cold Holding) at prep table near oven. As per cook for 1 hour. Observed cooked cabbage (72F - Cold Holding) next to the handwash sink as per cook for 2 hours. Advised person in charge to place items inside cooling unit.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed food employee Lordes working for 3 months, no proof of employee training.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Lordes working for 3 months, no proof of employee training.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cook chicken at walk in cooler for more than 24 hours. no date marked Observed cooked pork at walk in cooler for more than 24 hours. Product not date marked
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed white scissors stored inside of raw marinated beef at walk in cooler. Employee removed item.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
May 8, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 27 violations recorded, 9 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
9 High priority8 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 6 rusted cans of evaporated milk near the triple sink.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold like substance on pizza bread at walk in cooler.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 dead fly inside container of oil located above the reach in cooler. Observed 1 live fly land on clean pizza cutter near 3 compartment sink. Observed approximately 10 live insects flying above containers of lard with cooked pork in the food prep area. Also, observed 1 dead fly inside container of oil located above the reach in cooler. Observed 5 dead flies on lid of container of dry rice.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed wrapped raw bacon stored over tostones at reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon store over tostones at reach in freezer. Advised operator to store products properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 dead fly inside of container of oil located above the reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (62F - Cold Holding) at prep table near oven. As per cook for 1 hour. Observed cooked cabbage (72F - Cold Holding) next to the handwash sink as per cook for 2 hours. Advised person in charge to place items inside cooling unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook beef (72F - Hot Holding) at room temperature on stove. As per cook for less than an hour.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine spray bottle at 200 plus ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed food employee Lordes working for 3 months, no proof of employee training.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Lordes working for 3 months, no proof of employee training.
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.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cook chicken at walk in cooler for more than 24 hours. no date marked Observed cooked pork at walk in cooler for more than 24 hours. Product not date marked
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of rice stored on floor near the triple sink.
Food stored outside. Observed containers of cooking oil stored outside at food truck entrance.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed white scissors stored inside of raw marinated beef at walk in cooler. Employee removed item.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw marinated beef in the walk in cooler not covered. Observed cooked pork, cooked chicken, cooked bacon not covered at the walk in cooler.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. From unit.
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.