LOS VERDES RESTAURANT
15453 55 SW 137 AVE, Miami FL 33177 · 786.925.7596
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler as per operator cheese was received on Monday. Stop sale was issued.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents on top of the triple sink soiled with dust.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at front counter reach in cooler torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris at handwash sink near the three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed next to the steam table.
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Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at handwash sink near the three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 6, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork belly stored over sauces inside walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker on left side.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine in back area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Next to steam table.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves dirty.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed hair restraint and then she failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burger (47 F - Cold Holding) on top of containers in the reach in cooler across from the stove. As per manager less than 1 hr. Manager placed burger inside the reach in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles in disrepair in the front line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 71°F next to ice cream mixer. Manager removed the water.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Employees removed it.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler as per operator cheese was received on Monday. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler as per operator cheese was received on Monday. Stop sale was issued.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the reach in freezer not covered.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection 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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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine was 0 ppm. Manager was advised to set up 3 compartment sink.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine was 0 ppm. Manager was advised to set up 3 compartment sink.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution was +200 PPM. Employee replaced the solution 100 ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can stored in front of the hand wash sink.Manager removed it.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed a cup with coffee stored above the preparation table. Manager removed it.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed foods stored inside the reach in freezer not covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a Hose Splitter 4 ways is connected at the time of the inspection.
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. Firm was provided to operator.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. By the walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 cups with employee's beverages stored above preparation table. Employee removed them.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the kitchen area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching the cheese and fries. Operator removed them.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching the cheese. Operator removed it.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and also hood filters soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered.observed a container with cheese not covered inside the reach in cooler. Operator covered it.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table. Operator removed it.
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