LA MATRIARCA
2255 NW 87 AVE · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Staff changed the chlorine and retest machine at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked rice at reach in cooler next to cook line. Chef relocated the raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle stored at handwashing sink next to preparation sink. Staff removed the spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwashing sink at bar area. Staff provided a new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a new conveyor heat sealing machine for various products at preparation table at kitchen area and not plans submitted to plans review.
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed substance like mold inside ice machine/bin **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler under salad preparation table.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen tripe thawing at room temperature (still frozen) at preparation sink at kitchen area, manager was coached on the correct methods of thawing and food was moved to the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed discarded equipments and construction materials obstructing the water heater area at kitchen rear.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel not stored in sanitizer bucket at salad preparation table. Staff relocated the towel to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.