Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LOS CATRACHOS

755 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3345668
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8364928
DBPR license2325141

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority6 Intermediate2 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 5

#3High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty dishes and then touched clean dishes without washing hands in between. Discussed hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade thank you bag in direct contact with house made dough at front service line. Operator removed bag from dough. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10-1-23 **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in glass door reach-in cooler. Operator removed chicken to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (62F – Cold Holding) on bottom shelf near coffee making station. Operator stated employee had milk out to make coffees during lunch. Operator placed milk in nearby reach-in cooler. Also, cream sauce w/ milk (66F – Cold Holding) at front line at display case. Observed sauce on very little melted ice. Discussed with operator to have sauce surrounded by ice to chill cream sauce. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 6

#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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to glass door reach-in cooler used to rinse off dishes and used for storing misc supplies. Employee removed all items from hand wash sink.

#10Intermediate11-26-1

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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection Operator started to tell employees on duty about filling out form. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to glass door reach-in cooler and no soap at hand wash sink near triple sink. Operator replenished soap at both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink next to glass door reach-in cooler. Operator un jammed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate53B-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. Most employee food safety certifications expired in 10/2923 except for Tairy D.

Basic 2

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler across from stove torn.

#2Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of reach in freezer across from ice machine souled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.