Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA MILPA RESTAURANT

7500 NW 22 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33147

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3324520
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8343773
DBPR license2336999

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#14High Priority12A-19-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands no using hot water. Manger coached employee on proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands with no soap. Manager coached employee in proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken and raw fish stored in non-food grade bags inside white chest reach in freezer. Manager removed the bags and replaced the chicken in ziplock bags. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast over ready to eat food inside preparation reach in cooler. Manager rearranged the food products.

#18High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken not separated from raw pork and raw beef inside white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#19Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed two employees washing hands in the 3 compartment sink. Manager coached employees in proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 2 cutting boards soiled with food and black mold-like substance over preparation reach in coolers.

#21Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by mop bucket next to 3 compartment sink.

#22Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink. Manager provided soap. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 13

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles soiled of white standing reach in cold unit. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed over storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 3 employees water bottles on food preparation station. Manager removed the bottles and placed them on designated area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone in front of microwave at front counter. Also observed employee purses stored over food preparation area. Manager removed items and placed them on designated area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraints. Employees put hair nets on. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of chicken stock stored on floor next to single door reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole over hood filter.

#9Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 80F next to fryers.

#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris next to white chest freezer.

#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at kitchen entrance.

#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container no labeled. Manager labeled flour container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
4 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.