Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA JATO RESTAURANT

3970 W 16 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3405355
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8549517
DBPR license2319774

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to fryer threaded faucet no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7High 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 200+ppm) at front counter. Manager prepared new sanitizer solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm); **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed ho filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area two missing ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at prep area kitchen not inverted. Employee inverted plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on the floor next to reach in cooler front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 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)

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