LA PORTENA CAFETERIA
1985-1987 SW 8TH STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33135
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken inside a nonfood-grade bags.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over oxtail in the reach in freezer. Operator placed raw chicken on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately in the kitchen: 9+ live roaches on the kitchen wall and between shelves' crevices next to the cook line where clean plates are stored, 7 live roaches in the 3-comp sink, 2 live roaches inside the hand wash sink.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the kitchen stove: Cooked beans (103F – Hot Holding); cooked chicken stew (109F – Hot Holding); beef soup (132F – Hot Holding)
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
11-07-5Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink, no water on the hot water line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside the oven with accumulation of grease.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen shelves. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Kitchen hand wash sink has no water on the hot water line.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:18 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 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.