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LA FAMOSA CAFETERIA

3040 NW 2 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331273700

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 6, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3320170
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8339420
DBPR license2315465

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate9 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

#10High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various food items stored in regular "Thank you" grocery bags inside chest freezer towards back kitchen area. Manager began to remove food items stored inside grocery bags into metal containers for storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (46F – Cold Holding) located inside reach in cooler, behind front counter, less than 4 hours. Advised to Manager due to the constant opening of beverage cooler, place milk into another cooler unit or submerge in ice to maintain temperatures at +or- 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed establishment purchased tres leches, flan, and rice pudding from a bakery and stored into reach in cooler as of yesterday, not date marked. **Warning**

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#13Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment provided pH test kit for chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**

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Basic 9

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair/missing at lmen's and women's restroom, located at kitchen area. **Warning**

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#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vent inside women's restroom at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing located at back kitchen area, near chest freezer. **Warning**

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#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep counters. **Warning**

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#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and around door frame that opens to the outside located at dry storage area. **Warning**

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#6Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet handles at hand wash sink near cook line. **Warning**

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#7Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located next to mop sink towards back kitchen area. **Warning**

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#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at hand wash sink near coffee machine, cook line and women's restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink near cook line leaking water from pipes. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:24 PM.

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 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.