LAS TEJAS RESTAURANT
11865 SW 26 ST STE A8, Miami FL 33175 · 305-223-1252
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (48F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler in front area across of steam table. Per operator, food was cooked yesterday, over fours out of temperature control. Operator discarded the food items.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (48F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler in front area across of steam table. Per operator, food was cooked yesterday, over fours out of temperature control. Operator discarded the food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red beans and rice (131F - per operator, placed on steam table around 9:40.) Cook reheated the rice. 2nd temp red beans and rice (175F - Reheating).
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker for spout attached to a long hose that reaches sink basin.
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Explained and provided to operator the BIG 6 handout.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelving unit housing plastic 25 lbs chicken bouillon and clean pots and pans in the back kitchen area. Observed three knives with rust build up stored on the magnetic knife holder above prep table in the back kitchen area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for unisex bathroom in the establishment.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for food pans stored above three compartment sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed around 3 compartment sink in the back kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic 35 gallon container of oil stored on the floor in front area next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed and placed it on a shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the reach in freezer housing ice cream in the front area and in the back area near restrooms.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to the operator.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves housing spices and food equipment in the back kitchen area. Observed soiled hood filters for both the stove at the front counter and the stove in the back kitchen area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored upright with food contact surface up, on a shelf in the front area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining for handwash sink in front area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of white substance not labeled above espresso machine. Also observed a food pan with flour and bread crumbs (per operator), with no label stored on a shelf aboard the kitchen prep table.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside of the front counter glass reach in cooler cooked pork (51 F - Cold Holding); White rice (50 F - Cold Holding), according to operator stored in cooler since yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of the front counter glass reach in cooler cooked pork (51 F - Cold Holding); White rice (50 F - Cold Holding), according to operator stored in cooler since yesterday.
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 operator with form.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging over the dishwashing area. Operator removed it, and discarded tape
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed juices stored in reuse gallons of milk.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back area storage not organized.
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container not covered at the front counter area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed cases floor under the three compartment sink unsealed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in the kitchen area soiled
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork chop (106F - Hot Holding); pork chicharron (109°F - Hot Holding) in steam table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased equipment temperature.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Inspector emailed the written procedures to operator.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employees washed dishes with no sanitation step. Instructed operator regarding the ware washing procedure, operator set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution 100 ppm.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of beans and oil cases on dry stored floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container on the floor. Operator properly stored it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Jan 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef, and raw pork stored inside the standing reach in cooler, located at dry storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork legs (52F - Cold Holding)stored inside the standing reach in cooler, located at dry storage. As per employee food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork legs (52F - Cold Holding)stored inside the standing reach in cooler, located at dry storage. As per employee food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed garbage plastic bags stored inside the hand sink. During the inspection employee removed items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.
Food stored on floor. Observed one case of Coca Cola stored on the floor at front counter, and bags of white rice, located at dry storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at front counter. Observed hood filters soiled, located at front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor, located at dry storage.
Stored food not covered. Observed container with cooked beans, and cooked beef stored inside reach in cooler no cover located at front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook put gloves and no handwashing prior. Coached operator on correct procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (82F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for approximately 30 minutes prior. Operator removed product and placed inside fryer to reheat. Final reading sweet plantains (189F - Reheating).
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 front counter and kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor next to the fryers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of reach in cooler at front counter soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service trays stored on floor near steam table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation reach in cooler at front counter.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Discussed with operator proper cleaning.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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