Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA HORMIGA ORO

18530 NW 67 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33015

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 18, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3327697
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8346954
DBPR license2326642

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on top of preparation table for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (110°F – Hot Holding); yuca (108°F – Hot Holding) inside hot holding box for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator increased equipment temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by kitchen door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees washing towel inside hand wash sink.

#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef, cooked tamal, cooked pork inside walk in cooler with no date marked.

Basic 7

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#2Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from a cup while preparing food.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purses,cellular phone above preparation line in the kitchen area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup ice cream in reach-in freezer, located in the lobby area.

#5Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on front line floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed beans and rice container without lids. Operator covered with aluminum foil. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on top of preparation table. Operator placed inside chlorine sanitation solutions at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 1:05 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
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.