LOS VERDES
4243 NW 107 AVE, Miami FL 33178 · 305.903.5755
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at reach in cooler PORK BELLY (55F - Cold Holding) as per operator more than four hours.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Observed white RIF gaskets in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIF gaskets soiled at unit across from 3CS.
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dishmachine added, ice machine relocated, and handwashing sink in different location than shown on previous plan.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men bathroom.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at dry storage area in office space.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal containers at warewashing area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed white RIF gaskets in disrepair.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at RIC across flat grill. Thermometer was placed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIF gaskets soiled at unit across from 3CS.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken skewers at reach in cooler next to grill stored over shredded cheese.
Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0-ppm) at cook line. Operator refilled sanitizer bucket with a final reading of 150ppm.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drinking cups at front counter wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler next to steam table torn.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at reach in cooler PORK BELLY (55F - Cold Holding) as per operator more than four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top RAW CHOPPED BEEF (51F -41F Cold Holding); RAW CHICKEN (54F - 41FCold Holding); RAW MARINATED CHICKEN (52F -39F Cold Holding) manger iced product for rapid cooling. Observed at reach in cooler PORK BELLY (55F - Cold Holding) as per operator more than four hours.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets while engaging in food preparation. Manager had employees remove jewelry.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting at ware washing area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle at ware washing area soiled with mold like substance.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use counters used to store sauces and salsas.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washed soiled knife and return to food production. Coached manager and had employee wash hands and wear new gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed metal container of cooked beef patties (89F - Cold Holding) under flat grill at cook line. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Coached manager on correct procedure. Product was moved to cooler for rapid cooling.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Paper towels were provided.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both white cutting boards at kitchen area grooved.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Missing lid at time of inspection.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle placed on dirt landing located behind store by dumpster.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of trash bags stored on the floor. Located at dry storage by back.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed small ladder blocking hand washing sink at front counter. Ladder was removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed beef burger and steak on menu not identified as per consumer agreement. Manager marked items on menu.
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. Observed two employees working for less than sixty days with no employee health agreement signed. Manager had employees fill out agreement during inspection..
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers with wet nesting at ware washing area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door of restaurant.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Missing lid at time of inspection.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle placed on dirt landing located behind store by dumpster.
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 with handle touching potato chip crumbs inside container near back exit. Manager removed scoop.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use plastic containers located in the walk-in cooler used to store hot dogs and cut lettuce. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of trash bags stored on the floor. Located at dry storage by back door.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (65F - Cold Holding); arepas (63F - Cold Holding) located on top of kitchen counter, less than 4 hours. Manager placed all food items into reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and heavily grooved located at kitchen prep coolers.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler near cookline.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under a yellow cutting board located next to kitchen dish machine. Manager removed wiping cloth from under cutting board.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris located on shelf above prep counter. Manager cleaned microwave.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil and water not labeled, located above kitchen prep cooler. Manager labeled squeeze bottles.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed and tested quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Employee filled a new sanitizer bucket with quaternary sanitizer, test again at 400ppm.
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.