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YO SOY CENTRO AMERICNO CAFETERIA

1351 SW 1 ST, Miami FL 33135 · 786-360-1717

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2314503
Grade history
MAR 24
JUL 24
AUG 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2020057684Dec 16, 2020Feb 5, 2021$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open to the public and serving customers. License with the Division expired 10/01/25.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Stand up reach in cooler raw chicken stored above raw beef. Discussed with the operator the proper storage of food.operator rearranged the raw chicken to the lower shelf.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen area.
Basic/36-24-5
Plumbing system in disrepair. Unisex restroom, urinal leaking. As per operator, awaiting repair.
Basic/29-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at the front counter with plates stored inside.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ware wash area.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Kitchen three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw beef stored above case of plantains.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler in front of the cookline: raw shell eggs stored above cabbage slaw.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By the entrance to the kitchen by the outside bathrooms.
High priority/29-34-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink in the kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen, by the three compartment.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler: pan with raw beef under the shelf.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Basic/16-04-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe at the three compartment sink in the kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ware wash area.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Basic/16-04-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Hoods above the cook line.
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe underneath the kitchen three compartment sink into a container.
Basic/29-11-4
Apr 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Basic/16-04-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Basic/16-04-4/Warning
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen, floor
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler, flip-top reach gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.