LA JATO RESTAURANT
3970 W 16 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed bottle of roaches pesticide stored inside container next to kitchen back door.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach crawling on top of cut red onions inside container and on top of cut tomatoes inside container at reach in cooler next to stove at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 1 live roach on the floor in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 1 live roach crawling on top cut red onions inside container and cut tomatoes inside container inside reach in cooler next to stove at kitchen area.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Minced ginger (65F – Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (68F – Cold Holding); Raw beef (68F – Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (63F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to stove at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 24 hours. Also observed Boiled egg (45F – Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 24 hours.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Minced ginger (65F – Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (68F – Cold Holding); Raw beef (68F – Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (63F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to stove at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 24 hours. Also observed Boiled egg (45F – Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 24 hours.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled under preparation table at kitchen area.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottle containing windex and Lysol not identified hanging on service carts at dining area.
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance at front counter.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area. Observed hole on ceiling tile at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted on shelf on top of preparation table next to microwave at kitchen area.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 1 dead roach under reach in cooler next to stove at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 1 dead roach under three compartment sink at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 1 dead roach on top of metal tray inside three compartment sink at kitchen area.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting inside reach in cooler next to chicken entrance .
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler is not working next to stove at kitchen area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of peppers and fries stored on the floor at walk in freezer. Also observed at stored area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored inside reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed several containers of food inside reach in coolers and walk in cooler stored uncovered all around kitchen area.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container and msg container not identified under preparation table next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:03 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.