LAS TERRAZAS CAFETERIA RESTAURANT
12260 SW 8 ST STE 100, Miami FL 33184 · 305 553 6668
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee did not wash hands before engaging in sandwich preparation.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store raw chicken.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed floor cleaner raw chicken over raw beef inside vertical freezer at kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved green cutting board.. operator discarded cutting board board.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty.
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over mojo inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed egg on prep table. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed eggs inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed black beans (86F - Reheating) inside steam table. As per operator for less than 2 hrs. Operator placed product on stove for proper reheating.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed windex and fabuloso inside spray bottle at front counter. Operator labeled products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee peeling taro without hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed oranges stored on floor behind front counter. Operator placed oranges at 6 inches from floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature inside triple sink.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 10 units of elbow salad and 6 bread pudding slices inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator was unable to provide invoice. Operator segregated.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice with beans (92F - Hot Holding) inside steam table. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed product inside oven for reheating.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi inside ROP package inside walk in cooler. Operator open the packages.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of limes and a case of sweet potatoes stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator placed products at 6 inches from floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at restroom.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water inside walk in in cooler. Operator removed the water.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef liver stored over cooked lamb inside walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty at kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board on prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with onions stored on walk in cooler floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white chest freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic containers not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted the containers.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food debris across stove.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand sink next to triple sink. Employee removed the items.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at restroom. Employee provided the soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork belly without date mark stored in walk in cooler. As per employee was cooked two days ago. Employee properly date mark product.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty at kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses on shelves next to clean plates.
Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside sugar bag with handle in contact with product at front counter. Employee placed the handle upwards.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black food debris. Observed at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (Frozen) thawing in standing water inside triple sink. Employee turn on cold running water for proper thawing.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 26 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate17 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee did not wash hands before engaging in sandwich preparation.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in Nonfood-grade bags inside white chest freezer.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed sugar stored inside Nonfood-grade container at front counter.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 mahi-mahi (40F - Cold Holding) thawed inside package stored inside walk in cooler. As per employee for 2 days. Employee discarded the products.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed two individuals faucets no vacuum breaker one hose connected on hot water.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by 2 big plastic containers. Employee removed the containers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to store metal container. Employee removed the item.
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 inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per employee it was made two days ago.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired food handler certificate for Haidee on 6-3-23.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty at kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned plates not protected on shelve over preparation table.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 mahi-mahi (40F - Cold Holding) thawed inside ROP stored inside walk in cooler. As per employee for 2 days. Employee discarded the products.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water on preparation table across cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and glasses on shelves next to clean plates across cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees without hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 5 knives stored between two preparation tables at kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris on preparation table across cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal containers stored on shelve under preparation table.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic containers box stored on floor next to mop sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken, raw steak, cooked black beans, raw pork chops not covered stored inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (frozen) thawing at room temperature inside triple sink. As per employee for less than 10 mins. Employee placed products inside walk in cooler for proper thawing.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelve stands with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with salt not properly labeled on preparation table across cook line.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen oxtail stored in a Nonfood-grade bag inside white chest freezer. Employee replaced the food products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged in the proper order the food products.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 8 raw mahi still in package no longer frozen inside walk in cooler. Employee segregated food products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (53F - Cooling from ambient) at beverage reach in cooler at front counter as per employee 30 minutes ago. Also observed cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee for 2 hours inside single door reach in cooler at front counter. Employee placed the cream cheese inside beverage reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (128F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at kitchen. As per employee less than 2 hours. Employee placed the rice inside oven for reheating.
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 Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at kitchen. Employee diluted with water and last reading Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food debris on preparation table across 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand wash sink blocked by degreaser container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in between of fryer and 3 compartment sink. Employee provided the paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in between of fryer and 3 compartment sink. Employee provided soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fish stock, cooked pork and chicken soup as per employee was prepared for more than 2 days stored inside walk in cooler without date mark.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired on 6/23 for Haidee.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling vents and tiles soiled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 8 raw mahi still in package no longer frozen inside walk in cooler. Employee segregated food products.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on preparation station across stove.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed single door reach in cooler in disrepair at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice stored on kitchen floor. Also observed one case of water bottles stored on bar floor. Employee replaced the rice and water.
Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer. Also observed in standing reach in freezer at front counter.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside single door reach in cooler at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in between of fryer and 3 compartment sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed trays used for food service not inverted over preparation shelves across 3 compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed stored ground beef, chicken soup, pork, raw chicken not covered inside walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.