LA JATO RESTAURANT

Name: LA JATO RESTAURANT
Address: 3970 W 16 AVE, HIALEAH, FL, 33012, US
Rating: 44.1

3970 W 16 AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33012

License #2319774

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

44.1 Grade F / 100

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September 25, 2026 · 10 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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LA JATO RESTAURANT in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 44.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 43 total violations — 8 critical, 6 major, 29 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02C-08-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp and octopus prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
[22-43-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); operator replaced, Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm)
[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 soup prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler. Also observed cooked shrimp and cooked octopus prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed soap on middle compartment. Coached employee on proper set up 3 compartment sink.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cooked rice container. Operator removed.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice container not covered at walk in cooler. Operator covered.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some floor tiles in disrepair at kitchen area.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler is not working next to stove at kitchen area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance at front counter.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area. Observed hole on ceiling tile at kitchen entrance.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted on shelf on top of preparation table next to microwave at kitchen area.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 1 dead roach under reach in cooler next to stove at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 1 dead roach under three compartment sink at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 1 dead roach on top of metal tray inside three compartment sink at kitchen area.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting inside reach in cooler next to chicken entrance .
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of peppers and fries stored on the floor at walk in freezer. Also observed at stored area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored inside reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed several containers of food inside reach in coolers and walk in cooler stored uncovered all around kitchen area.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container and msg container not identified under preparation table next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed bottle of roaches pesticide stored inside container next to kitchen back door.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach crawling on top of cut red onions inside container and on top of cut tomatoes inside container at reach in cooler next to stove at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 1 live roach on the floor in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 1 live roach crawling on top cut red onions inside container and cut tomatoes inside container inside reach in cooler next to stove at kitchen area.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Minced ginger (65F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (68F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (63F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to stove at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 24 hours. Also observed Boiled egg (45F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 24 hours.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Minced ginger (65F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (68F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (63F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to stove at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 24 hours. Also observed Boiled egg (45F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 24 hours.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled under preparation table at kitchen area.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottle containing windex and Lysol not identified hanging on service carts at dining area.