LAS TEJAS RESTAURANT
11865 SW 26 ST STE A8, MIAMI, FL 33175
License #2327078
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →LAS TEJAS RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 6, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 27 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 25 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 6, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 2 major, and 10 minor.
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Inspection History
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Inspector notes are being added across all restaurants. Some inspections may only show violation codes until notes are available.
- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelving unit housing plastic 25 lbs chicken bouillon and clean pots and pans in the back kitchen area. Observed three knives with rust build up stored on the magnetic knife holder above prep table in the back kitchen area.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves housing spices and food equipment in the back kitchen area. Observed soiled hood filters for both the stove at the front counter and the stove in the back kitchen area.
- [32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for unisex bathroom in the establishment.
- [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic 35 gallon container of oil stored on the floor in front area next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed and placed it on a shelf.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of white substance not labeled above espresso machine. Also observed a food pan with flour and bread crumbs (per operator), with no label stored on a shelf aboard the kitchen prep table.
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to the operator.
- [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker for spout attached to a long hose that reaches sink basin.
- [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed around 3 compartment sink in the back kitchen area.
- [03D-01-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (48F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler in front area across of steam table. Per operator, food was cooked yesterday, over fours out of temperature control. Operator discarded the food items.
- [29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining for handwash sink in front area.
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (48F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler in front area across of steam table. Per operator, food was cooked yesterday, over fours out of temperature control. Operator discarded the food items.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for food pans stored above three compartment sink.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the reach in freezer housing ice cream in the front area and in the back area near restrooms.
- [11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Explained and provided to operator the BIG 6 handout.
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