LA HORMIGA ORO
18530 NW 67 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33015
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed tamales (70/68F – Cooling), was cooked from the day before as per operator, located in walk in cooler.
01B-12-4High Priority – Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed bottle of water inside ice machine.
08B-56-4High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottle of water inside ice machine.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork belly in walk in cooler, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on top of preparation table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tamales (70/68F – Cooling), was cooked from the day before as per operator, located in walk in cooler.
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by the kitchen door.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lids stored in hand sink located in kitchen area.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside mashed potatoes powder,chia, rice containers.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple plastic containers with meat on walk in cooler floor, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the woman bathroom.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter, walk in cooler fan cover soiled.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers on hallways floor, and dry storage floor.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, salt, mashed potatoes powder containers with no label.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:10 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 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.