LA VACA LOCA FARM

Name: LA VACA LOCA FARM
Address: 13941 SW 143 CT UNIT 1, MIAMI, FL, 33186, US
Rating: 54.1

13941 SW 143 CT UNIT 1, MIAMI, FL 33186

License #2362093

54.1 Grade F / 100

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LA VACA LOCA FARM in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 54.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 7 critical, 12 major, 12 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 9, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 5 major, and 4 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on May 8, 2026

The most recent follow-up inspection on May 9, 2026 recorded: Emergency Order Callback Time Extension. The shut-down event is still part of this restaurant's permanent DBPR record.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
[01B-13-4] During callback inspection observed cooked pork (67F - Cold Holding); cooked cabbage (62F - Cold Holding); cooked pork in oil (69F- Cold Holding) at walk in cooler since previous day. Stop sale issued for temperature abused.
[02C-02-5] At time of callback inspection observed cooked pork not date marked.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[10-01-5] At time of callback inspection observed spoon submerged in container of onions.
[11-26-1] At time of callback inspection observed 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.
[27-02-4] At time of callback inspection observed no well report available.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[38-04-4] At time of callback inspection observed no lighting available at walk in cooler.
[53B-01-5] 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 food employee Lordes working for 3 months, no proof of employee training.
[50-03-4] Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
[03A-02-5] During callback inspection observed cooked pork (67F - Cold Holding); cooked cabbage (62F - Cold Holding); cooked pork in oil (69F- Cold Holding) at walk in cooler since previous day.

Emergency order recommended
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed white scissors stored inside of raw marinated beef at walk in cooler. Employee removed item.
[11-26-1] 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.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
[27-02-4] Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 dead fly inside container of oil located above the reach in cooler. Observed 1 live fly land on clean pizza cutter near 3 compartment sink. Observed approximately 10 live insects flying above containers of lard with cooked pork in the food prep area. Also, observed 1 dead fly inside container of oil located above the reach in cooler. Observed 5 dead flies on lid of container of dry rice.
[38-04-4] Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[53A-07-6] No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed food employee Lordes working for 3 months, no proof of employee training.
[50-04-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
[41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine spray bottle at 200 plus ppm.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed wrapped raw bacon stored over tostones at reach in freezer.
[22-38-5] No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (62F - Cold Holding) at prep table near oven. As per cook for 1 hour. Observed cooked cabbage (72F - Cold Holding) next to the handwash sink as per cook for 2 hours. Advised person in charge to place items inside cooling unit.
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold like substance on pizza bread at walk in cooler.
[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 cook chicken at walk in cooler for more than 24 hours. no date marked Observed cooked pork at walk in cooler for more than 24 hours. Product not date marked
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

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