LA LIBERTAD MARKET CAFETERIA
701 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed cook rubbing hands for less than 10 second, coached employee and washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce and bread stored inside thank you bag at reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bread inside reach in cooler at front counter area.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (119F – Hot Holding); fried cheese (112F – Hot Holding) at steam table front counter. As per manager for approximately 2 hours prior, advised operator to reheat product.
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed big trash can blocking hand washing sink at kitchen area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink by walk in cooler.
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of maximum cold holding temperature, coached operator.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork chunks inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Basic 6
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards no longer cleanable at front counter.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed pans of cooked pork and gallons of milk stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at kitchen entrance by 3 compartment sink.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at all handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:21 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.