Inspection Report

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LAS TEJAS RESTAURANT

11865 SW 26 ST STE A8 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 6, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3672284
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13542496
DBPR license2327078

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#12High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – 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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#14High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red beans and rice (131F – per operator, placed on steam table around 9:40.) Cook reheated the rice. 2nd temp red beans and rice (175F – Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – 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.

Intermediate 2

#16Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – 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.

#17Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for unisex bathroom in the establishment.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed for food pans stored above three compartment sink.

#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed around 3 compartment sink in the back kitchen area.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – 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.

#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to the operator.

#7Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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.

#9Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored upright with food contact surface up, on a shelf in the front area.

#10Basic29-20-5

Basic – 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.

#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – 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.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.