LA AMERICA CANTINA
468 E 25 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33013
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of mixed vegetables, operator discarded can. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-19-4High Priority – Live rodent present. Observed live mouse running behind stove and get into hole in the wall.
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 2 fly mosquitoes killer cans on top of employee hand washing sink, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in the kitchen area. Operator killed it and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed more than 25 mouse droppings behind stove next to hole on the wall. And 3 more droppings under 3 compartment sink.
Basic 12
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach exit the door. And one dead roach under preparation table at kitchen area.
35A-20-4Basic – Dead worms present. Observed 2 dead worms by the exit back door.
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) in disrepair under exit door at the back of the kitchen.
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed cooked pork inside reach in cooler as per operator employee food.
36-08-4Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding at floor wall juncture behind cooking equipment , under 3 compartment sink. ,next to exit door .
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water under double sink at preparation area.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles in disrepair, broken tiles throughout the kitchen area.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall behind the stove by where the mouse enters and exit from preparation area. And hole on the wall next to exit door at the back of the kitchen. Operator started to put foam sealants on the holes.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor fan and fan over reach in cooler soiled ,
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusty in the kitchen area.
35B-09-4Basic – Screen in windows torn/in poor repair – vermin present. Observed broken screen on the windows of the 3 compartment sink.
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed hole on floor next to exit door at the back of the kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:11 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
5 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.