LA HORMIGA ORO
18530 NW 67 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33015
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (62F – Cold Holding) located underneath of preparation table, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed the food items inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed for less than 4 hours as per operator, cooked chicken (108F – Hot Holding. Operator reaheated at 165°F. hot holding box white rice (110F – Hot Holding); ground beef (98F – Hot Holding). Operator reaheated at 168°F. Observed cooked beans (120F – Hot Holding).underneath of preparation table. Operator reaheated at 166°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked potatoes (110/104F – Cooling), covered in walk in cooler while was in cooling process, operator uncovered it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-12-1Intermediate – Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Water melon juice. **Warning**
02D-02-4Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed Crema Agria with no labeled it. **Warning**
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 rice pudding prepared for more than 24 hours without date marked. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Jenny, Henry,Patricia, Yanitza,Nhora, Daniela,Molina,Santos. **Warning**
Basic 13
24-13-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed multiple clean utensils in open cabinet located in men's bathroom. Operator locked cabinet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned pot on kitchen floor. **Warning**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed multiple drinks open bottles on preparation area, instructed operator regarding cross contamination. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees glasses, cell phone, purse above preparation table. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket with chorizo on walk in freezer floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall on the back kitchen area. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on preparation table. Operator properly placed the wet wiping towels in chlorine sanitizer solution, 100 ppm. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:20 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.