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LA MILPA RESTAURANT

7500 NW 22 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33147

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3634193
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10933127
DBPR license2336999

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#17High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cooked refried beans inside reach in cooler without lid. Manager provided aluminum foil to cover beans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18High Priority22-12-5

High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tamales being stored inside thank you bags at reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.observed raw chicken on top of green peppers inside reach in cooler in preparation area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed an opener soiled with food debris , also observed white cutting board soiled with food debris in preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#23Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#24Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 16

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go cup inside beans container at preparation area. Manager removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at kitchen area . **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groove on white cutting board next to preparation area. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease and food residue under cooking equipment. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of green bananas being stored on the floor at dry safes. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall soiled with grease in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach 8n freezer at storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris at preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Provided operator with sign via email. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled with grease next to oven **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal energy drink I reach in cooler at preparation area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at preparation table next to oven. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed discarded coolers outside next to building. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
5 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
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.