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Mixed Health Record
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LA CASITA CAFETERIA, INC. in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 73 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 31, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 2 critical, 3 major, 15 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 31, 2026 shows 20 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 15 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on the stove hood filters.
- [10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs placed under panini machine on soiled counter top. Also observed a tong with food contact surface placed on top of books and soiled counter top of pastry holding unit.
- [29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing cold faucet handle at handwashing sink in front area.
- [21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth under flat top grill in kitchen.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind blender and prep table in front area. Also observed soiled with accumulation of grease wall around cookline/stove area.
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator by email.
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken tamales with no date marking. Per operator made on Friday.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with black like substance the interior of the ninja blending machine in the front.
- [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust in shelves of RIC in back area.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front counter handwashing sink. Operator was able to provide.
- [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed not smooth ceiling tiles in the kitchen area and front area.
- [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed disrepair ceiling tile in front area above RIC.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceilings in kitchen area and in front counter area.
- [36-63-4] Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed condensation and water drip on vent above pastry holding unit, possible cross contamination with pastries when removing from unit.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease and old food debris behind and on the sides of cook line in kitchen.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease on the panini machine in front area.
- [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose bib with hose attached near cook-line.
- [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed disrepair cracked tiles around kitchen and food prep areas.
- [36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors in kitchen area.
- [41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of prescription tablets stored on a shelf next to food items in the kitchen. Operator removed.
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