Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

LA VACA LOCA FARM

17950 SW 177 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33187

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 9, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1334125
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13691108
DBPR license2362093

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 dead fly inside of container of oil located above the reach in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-09: During callback inspection observed cooked pork (67F – Cold Holding); cooked cabbage (62F – Cold Holding); cooked pork in oil (69F- Cold Holding) at walk in cooler since previous day. Stop sale issued for temperature abused. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (62F – Cold Holding) at prep table near oven. As per cook for 1 hour. Observed cooked cabbage (72F – Cold Holding) next to the handwash sink as per cook for 2 hours. Advised person in charge to place items inside cooling unit. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-09: During callback inspection observed cooked pork (67F – Cold Holding); cooked cabbage (62F – Cold Holding); cooked pork in oil (69F- Cold Holding) at walk in cooler since previous day. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 6

#8Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed food employee Lordes working for 3 months, no proof of employee training. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-09: No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed food employee Lordes working for 3 months, no proof of employee training. **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-09: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Lordes working for 3 months, no proof of employee training. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-09: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Lordes working for 3 months, no proof of employee training. **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-09: At time of callback inspection observed No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended**

Warning
#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cook chicken at walk in cooler for more than 24 hours. no date marked Observed cooked pork at walk in cooler for more than 24 hours. Product not date marked **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-09: At time of callback inspection observed cooked pork not date marked. **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Intermediate27-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-09: At time of callback inspection observed no well report available. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic50-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-09: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic10-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed white scissors stored inside of raw marinated beef at walk in cooler. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-09: At time of callback inspection observed spoon submerged in container of onions. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic50-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-09: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-09: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic38-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-09: At time of callback inspection observed no lighting available at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:19 AM.

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
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.