Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LAS TERRAZAS CAFETERIA RESTAURANT INC

12260 SW 8 ST STE 100 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33184

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3406718
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8554570
DBPR license2328162

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical26 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#18High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee did not wash hands before engaging in sandwich preparation.

#19High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in Nonfood-grade bags inside white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed sugar stored inside Nonfood-grade container at front counter.

#21High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 mahi-mahi (40F – Cold Holding) thawed inside package stored inside walk in cooler. As per employee for 2 days. Employee discarded the products. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#22High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed two individuals faucets no vacuum breaker one hose connected on hot water.

Intermediate 4

#23Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by 2 big plastic containers. Employee removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#24Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to store metal container. Employee removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#25Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per employee it was made two days ago. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#26Intermediate53B-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. Observed expired food handler certificate for Haidee on 6-3-23.

Basic 17

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty at kitchen.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned plates not protected on shelve over preparation table.

#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 mahi-mahi (40F – Cold Holding) thawed inside ROP stored inside walk in cooler. As per employee for 2 days. Employee discarded the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water on preparation table across cook line.

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and glasses on shelves next to clean plates across cook line.

#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees without hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 5 knives stored between two preparation tables at kitchen.

#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris on preparation table across cook line.

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at front counter.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

#11Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal containers stored on shelve under preparation table.

#12Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic containers box stored on floor next to mop sink.

#13Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken, raw steak, cooked black beans, raw pork chops not covered stored inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (frozen) thawing at room temperature inside triple sink. As per employee for less than 10 mins. Employee placed products inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelve stands with rust that has pitted the surface.

#16Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with salt not properly labeled on preparation table across cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
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)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.