Cafe La 40

860 Ne 79 St Ste B, Miami, FL 33138
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 20, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cafe La 40 four times, with records going back to 2023. On Dec 20, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Cafe La 40 on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
90
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bag of tomatoes, plastic container, juicer and metal lid stored inside hand sink. Employees removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed and provided agreement to person in charge and employees reviewed and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor underneath grill.
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
64
Sep 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in beverage reach in cooler and prep reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hanging dry.
42-01-4
82
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe La 40 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe La 40 on file is from Dec 20, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe La 40?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe La 40.

How does Cafe La 40 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Cafe La 40 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Cafe La 40's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe La 40 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe La 40 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cafe La 40 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe La 40 is inspected around two times per year on average.