Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA QBANITA CAFETERIA

2228 NW 28 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3401332
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8534977
DBPR license2337817

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook placed gloves to start preparing food no handwashing prior. Coached cook on right procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked ground beef at reach in cooler.

#10High 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 cooked fish (97F – Hot Holding) at steam table as per operator for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed fish inside oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 5

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of rice stored in front of hand washing sink at kitchen area.

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup stored inside handwashing sink.

#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#15Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#16Intermediate27-16-5

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at front counter handwashing sink. Operator turned hot water on. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler by fryer.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor at kitchen entrance.

#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door by fryers.

#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.