Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LAS TERRAZAS CAFETERIA RESTAURANT INC

12260 SW 8 ST STE 100 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33184

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 16, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3334377
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8353635
DBPR license2328162

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority6 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#12High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen oxtail stored in a Nonfood-grade bag inside white chest freezer. Employee replaced the food products. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged in the proper order the food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#14High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 8 raw mahi still in package no longer frozen inside walk in cooler. Employee segregated food products.

Stop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (53F – Cooling from ambient) at beverage reach in cooler at front counter as per employee 30 minutes ago. Also observed cream cheese (46F – Cold Holding) as per employee for 2 hours inside single door reach in cooler at front counter. Employee placed the cream cheese inside beverage reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#16High 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 white rice (128F – Hot Holding) inside steam table at kitchen. As per employee less than 2 hours. Employee placed the rice inside oven for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at kitchen. Employee diluted with water and last reading Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food debris on preparation table across 3 compartment sink.

#19Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand wash sink blocked by degreaser container.

#20Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in between of fryer and 3 compartment sink. Employee provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in between of fryer and 3 compartment sink. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22Intermediate02C-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 fish stock , cooked pork and chicken soup as per employee was prepared for more than 2 days stored inside walk in cooler without date mark. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#23Intermediate53B-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. Observed employee training expired on 6/23 for Haidee.

Basic 11

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling vents and tiles soiled.

#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 8 raw mahi still in package no longer frozen inside walk in cooler. Employee segregated food products. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on preparation station across stove.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed single door reach in cooler in disrepair at front counter.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice stored on kitchen floor. Also observed one case of water bottles stored on bar floor. Employee replaced the rice and water.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer. Also observed in standing reach in freezer at front counter.

#7Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside single door reach in cooler at front counter.

#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in between of fryer and 3 compartment sink.

#9Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed trays used for food service not inverted over preparation shelves across 3 compartment sink.

#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed stored ground beef, chicken soup, pork, raw chicken not covered inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
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 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.