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LOS LAURELES DEL RIO

3109 NW 24 ST, Miami FL 33142

Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2316656
Grade history
JAN 24
JUN 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance fell on top on the ice in the machine on the left.
High priority/01B-13-4
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table in kitchen area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with excessive cut marks by sandwich prep station.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives in between the crack of the 3 compartment sink and the wall. Operator removed onsite.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with sauces/liquids and no labels.
Basic/02D-01-5
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Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink being used to store plastic containers. Operator removed containers onsite.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks inside kitchen area.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on reach in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls inside men's restroom.
Basic/36-27-5
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork and raw eggs stored over cooked beans and cooked rice in the reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-02-6
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door. Operator removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan filters in the men's bathroom with dust. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance fell on top on the ice in the machine on the left.
High priority/01B-13-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance fell on top on the ice in the machine on the left.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a tong on the oven door. The cook removed the tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a can of coke with a straw in it in the reach in cooler over raw beef. The cook removed the can.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the glass door reach in cooler.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 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. Form provided.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. For, provided.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand washing sink next to the coffee machine. The manager brought soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine. The manager put the ice scoops on a clean severing tray.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrective Action Taken
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the glass door reach in cooler.
Basic/14-33-4
Jan 8, 2024□ 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 8, 2024 · Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning Time Extended

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.