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LA CAMARONERA

1952 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33135

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 24, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3466682
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8777679
DBPR license2333444

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate11 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 2

#12High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of raw fish inside of walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser stored next to container of salt under prep table next to hand wash sink by cook line.

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty pans stored inside hand wash sink at sink next to cook line. Operator removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for all employees. Lexy Pireto expired 9/14/24, Eliot Acosta 9/16/24, Ariel Ramirez 9/14/24, Wendy Welch 9/9/24, and Wendy Doblado 9/4/24.

#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of Clorox by expo station without label. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside containers of salt, white rice, and parboiled rice under prep table near hand wash sink by cook line. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler along cook line.

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at door in back area leading to outside.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor under prep table on cook line, tray of fish stored on floor inside walk in freezer, and bag of onions stored on floor inside of dry storage area in back of building next door. Operator picked up all products. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside of ice bin. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic10-01-5

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 of scoop stored inside container of brown sugar touching sugar under prep table next to hand wash sink by cook line. Operator picked up scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in coolers and one reach in freezer gaskets soiled along cook line.

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located at cook line.

#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of cutting board at prep table in front of cook line.

#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 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.