LA ISLA CAFETERIA
2008 NW 20 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed an open bag of detergent next to a container of beans on rack in front of 3 compartment sink. Employee removed detergent and placed it in proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
01C-10-4Intermediate – Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink. Employee removed container onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans and cooked Chicharrones inside reach in freezer with no date marking. As per employee, food has been there for way more than 24 hours.
Basic 10
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee cleaned the handles onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks at front counter and kitchen prep area.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair in reach in freezer by kitchen entrance.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave at kitchen area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler and reach in freezer in establishment.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle inside reach in cooler in kitchen area behind the products.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers with sauces/liquid in them and no labels throughout kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 11:48 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.