Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA FAMOSA CAFETERIA

3040 NW 2 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331273700

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3320170
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8492930
DBPR license2315465

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various food items stored in regular "Thank you" grocery bags inside chest freezer towards back kitchen area. Manager began to remove food items stored inside grocery bags into metal containers for storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Observed various food items stored in regular "Thank you" grocery bags inside chest freezer towards back kitchen area. Manager began to remove food items stored inside grocery bags into metal containers for storage. **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed establishment purchased tres leches, flan, and rice pudding from a bakery and stored into reach in cooler as of yesterday, not date marked. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Observed establishment purchased tres leches, flan, and rice pudding from a bakery and stored into reach in cooler as of yesterday, not date marked. **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment provided pH test kit for chlorine sanitizer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment provided pH test kit for chlorine sanitizer. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair/missing at lmen's and women's restroom, located at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair/missing at lmen's and women's restroom, located at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vent inside women's restroom at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Observed dust accumulation on air vent inside women's restroom at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing located at back kitchen area, near chest freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing located at back kitchen area, near chest freezer. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep counters. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep counters. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and around door frame that opens to the outside located at dry storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and around door frame that opens to the outside located at dry storage area. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.