LOS VERDES RESTAURANT
9135 SW 162 AVE UNIT 104, Miami FL 33196 · 786-925-7596
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water after running for at least 5 minutes.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spoon inside hand washing sink located next to ice machine.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer test strip expired since 10/2025.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand washing sink next to microwave.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee coffe machine, sugar stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee AirPods stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit kitchen door.
Food stored on floor. Observed two buckets of sauce on the floor at front counter. Operator removed.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over sliced ham inside grill drawers. Operator relocated products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw burger patties inside grill drawers. Operator relocated products.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breaker.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored inside standing water at milkshake station. Operator removed water.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at dish rack.
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored not covered inside white chest freezer at front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside bucket.
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water after running for at least 5 minutes
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water after running for at least 5 minutes.
No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water after running for at least 5 minutes
Jan 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloth stored inside handwash sink.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water after running for at least 5 minutes
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water after running for at least 5 minutes.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle stored above preparation table containing steak.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water on stove reaching 79F.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in back of kitchen under red cutting board.
No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water after running for at least 5 minutes
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle of oil stored on stove unlabeled.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 dishmachine at 200ppm. Manager diluted solution, final reading 50ppm.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 119F at front counter.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pork belly stored over coleslaw in walk in cooler. Operator removed product.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by trash can in preparation area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in chest freezer bottom of lid in disrepair at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed french fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. Coached operator on the correct procedure.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in chest freezer at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle of three compartment sink soiled.
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk in freezer observed raw pork belly over ice cream, not all commercially packaged.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the refrigerated drawers under the flat grill observed raw chicken stored over corn tortillas and cheese.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Provided big 6 poster to operator.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. On the preparation table at prep area observed 2 cups of coffee, manager removed it on site.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food stored on floor. Observed cabbage stored on floor at walk-in cooler and frozen fries stored on floor at walk-in freezer. Items were removed from floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager correctly placed ice scoop.
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.