RESTAURANT LOS CATRACHOS LL
18 SW 11 AVE, Miami FL 33130 · 305.456.5176
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Printed and Provided to operator during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge inside hand washing located at front kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed plantains in a bin container stored on the floor. Operator removed.
Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Observed Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair inside kitchen area.
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Observed Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean on top of stove and flat top grill.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area under coffee stations.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease next to flat top grill.
Apr 28, 2026Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs at triple door reach in cooler at cook line stored over ready to eat items. Manager removed eggs and placed in separate cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles at triple door reach in cooler at cook line soiled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleaned.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine at kitchen area ice scoop touching ice. Operator placed ice scoop to wash.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plantains stored in a non food grade to go bag at reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator removed items and stored in a food grade bag.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle soiled with food debris at reach in cooler at cook line.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at warewashing area and kitchen area not smooth and easily cleaned.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation without a proper hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of fry oil stored on the floor next to three compartment sink at warewashing area.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease build up on wall next to hood system at cook line.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans and cooked ground beef inside reach in cooler by office no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoons not inverted at kitchen entrance.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over milk inside reach in cooler by cook line.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of thermometer calibration temperature, coached person in charge.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef inside reach in cooler by dining area no date makes, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside pico de gallo container at reach in cooler at dining area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of produce stored on floor by 3 compartment sink.
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in thank you bag at reach in cooler across from cookline.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink next to three compartment sink used as storage.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler across from cookline.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Printed and Provided to operator during 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. Printed and Provided to operator during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled in reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the dry storage area and kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
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.