Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA CASA DE LAS BALEADAS

100 SW 17 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33135

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 20, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3327001
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8346258
DBPR license2328050

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Most reach in coolers and reach freezer meats stored in Thank you bags. Prep table in the front area: pupusas ( thick griddle flatbread) stored in Thank you bags. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. By the flip top reach in cooler: spray bottle of multipurpose cleaner stored on the prep table by a container with cut lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 7

#8Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By the ice machine at the front counter: hand washing sink blocked by a garbage can. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen: plantains stored inside the hand washing sink. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.

#12Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks in the kitchen and by the mop sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#14Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. NRFSP, Ana Yessenia Mena, expired 2/27/23

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at the front counter.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Most stand-up reach in cooler and the stand up reach in freezer.

#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of potatoes stored on the floor in the dry storage area and a bag of flour stored on the floor in the prep area.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets soiled with slime.

#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of flip top reach-in-cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.