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LA SANTAMARIA

20800 SW 177 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33187

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1283767
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8570011
DBPR license2359477

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate3 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 2

#4High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ham stored inside supermarket bag inside the reach in freezer. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked chicken and raw pork. Employee placed raw chicken at the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water reached 78°F after running for about 5 minutes. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate02C-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. Chicken inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked the food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 78°F after running for about 5 minutes. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board not longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle not stored above seasoning. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened water bottle stored inside the reach in cooler.Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 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
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
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.