LA LIBERTAD MARKET CAFETERIA
701 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-29-4High 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 and utensils without washing hands in between. Also, employee touching phone and then touched utensils to serve food without washing hands.
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands without using soap. No soap available at start of inspection for employees to use. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink and employees able to use soap when washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat black beans in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed black beans to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 56 live roaches in the following areas: 20 under triple sink in back of restaurant 4 at slicer 6 under oven in back room 6 under water heater 10 under mop sink 10 between wall and reach in freezer in back kitchen area. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (45F – Cold Holding) in glass door reach-in cooler at front service line. Employee stated the milk was out to make a few coffees and then placed back in cooler. Employee will leave milk in cooler to chill. Also, cooked pork (45F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator stated the pork may have been out after making empanadas. Rest of temps in same reach-in cooler 41F and below. Operator took lid off container to chill pork. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked fish (95F – Hot Holding); cooked black beans (97F – Hot Holding) in front display food warmer. Operator turned up warmer in area of fish and beans. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 8
11-27-4Intermediate – 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**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and blade of slicer soiled. Also, cutting board at reach-in cooler at front service line and cutting board in prep area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to triple sink used to store equipment. Employee removed lids from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ More than four employees working and preparing food without a CFM.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at front counter, at hand wash sink next to triple sink, and no paper towels at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Operator replenished paper towels at all hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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 **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf on front service line. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in prep area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense beans and rice.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in hall leading to employee restroom. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal belongings stored on multiple shelves in dry food storage and on equipment in kitchen area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in prep area. Also, bag of onions in crate on floor in prep area.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in prep area and behind mop sink area in disrepair.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in prep area and kitchen areas **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:21 AM.
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.