LA COTORRA CAFE
1781 W 32 PLACE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked rice in standing unit. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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 (41F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (41F – Cold Holding) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in standing unit.
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
16-04-4Basic – No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clean plates not protected stored above microwave at kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 1, 2026 11:10 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.