LOS GARCIA
866 NE 79 ST, Miami FL 33138 · 305 464 3375
Last inspected Dec 12, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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 form during inspection.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
Certified Food Manager 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.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. CFM unable to answer how to calibrate a thermometer.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 860 NE 79 ST STE B, Miami — this licence has since moved.
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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.
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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 860 NE 79 ST STE B, Miami — this licence has since moved.
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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 (89F - Hot Holding) next to stove, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved food to reach in cooler.
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 form during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic cups stored inside hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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 form during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cook pork not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours inside reach in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles and sugar packets stored on floor.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed potatoes sticks, oil, vinegar and mojo seasoning containers not identified with common name.
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