LAS FLORES MEXICAN
12384 QUAIL ROOST DR., Miami FL 33177
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment preparing,serving,selling food and beverages to customers with an expired license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce at reach in cooler near exit door. Cook stored products properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); ground beef (59F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler cook line. As per cook for less than 2 hours. Cook placed products in reach in freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath shelves next to mop sink. Employee stored chemicals properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink block by white reach in freezer/ cooler located in the kitchen.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink used for stored dirty dishes located in the kitchen.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves throughout the kitchen rusted.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop rice across cook line. Employee removed bowl.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting board at three compartment sink has cut mark and soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under cooking equipments at cook line. Observed floor soiled under preparation table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with heavy grease accumulation. Observed handwash sink interior soiled with food debris located in the kitchen.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor at reach in freezer / reach in cooler near mop sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open water stored at reach in cooler near exit door. Coached employee.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwash sink located in the kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris at mop sink and under the three compartment sink. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
Oct 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment preparing,serving,selling food and beverages to customers with an expired license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw whole fish stored in white standing reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath the preparation table.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed several plastic containers stored in front of the hand sink, located at preparation kitchen and. During the inspection employee removed them.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 3 doors reach in freezer interior soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish fillets being thawed at room temperature on a preparation table. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee moved fish to the reach in cooler.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic cup used as scoop inside the cheese. Employee removed it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under red cutting board on preparation table. Employee removed it.
Open dumpster lid.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Employee removed them.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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 fish inside the reach in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Employee provided soap.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed a cup with coffee stored in a food preparation table. Employee removed it.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a cup with coffee stored in a food preparation table. Employee removed it.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee removed it.
Reach-in freezer interiorhave accumulation of soil residues.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef stored in the preparation. Employee was coached how to thaw food properly. Employee placed food inside the reach in cooler.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed some metal bars stored inside the hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Employee provided it.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Erika 3 months.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee it was cooked 2 days ago.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the flour. Employee removed it.
Employees drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation table. Employee removed them.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the exit door at the back.
Food stored on floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the flour. Employee removed it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water @80° F
Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with sugar not identified at the front counter. Employee labeled it.
Nov 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Jul 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink is not accessible for employees because there is a shelf blocking the access.
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. Employee provided bleach and set up the sanitizer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups used as scoop inside the flour. Employee removed them.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 compartment sink is leaking. Employee set up a container with bleach to sanitize dishes. Also observed reach in cooler it is not working.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles,oil, and beans stored on the floor. Employee removed them from the floor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler.
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.