SAN LORENZO CAFETERIA
601 SW 12 AVE, Miami FL 33130
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10-1-23
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over container with cabbage. Employee placed raw shell eggs at the bottom.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored on preparation table in the kitchen. As per operator less than 1 hour. Employee place eggs inside the walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Employee provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided soap.
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form was emailed to operator.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a ceiling tile missing at the storage.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hole in wall. In the dry storage.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored on preparation table.
Feb 18, 2026□ 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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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and warewashing area, not smooth and easily cleaned.
Dec 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at warewashing area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Luz Yolani with no proof of training.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and warewashing area, not smooth and easily cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at front counter and dining area soiled with dust debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler raw steak not covered.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers raw shell eggs and beef undercooked with no consumer advisory. Printed to operator and she posted at dining area.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at ambient temperature of 77F, as per operator for approximately 1 hour prior. Operator placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Provided to operator via email.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers raw shell eggs and beef undercooked with no consumer advisory. Printed to operator and she posted at dining area.
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 steam table no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with heavy grease accumulation.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Almo Blanco 1-30-19
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels next to 3 compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10-1-23
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef in two door reach-in cooler across from deli case stored above ready to eat limes. Operator removed limes to properly store. Also, raw chicken stored over raw beef-not commercially packaged in reach in deep freezer next to triple sink. Operator reorganized meats to properly store.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (120-126F - Hot Holding) at stove area. Operator raised temp to reheat to more than 165F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to grill, and hand wash sink in women's restroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
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.