Cafeteria Olanchana
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Cafeteria Olanchana, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over beef inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratch her head and face then proceeded to go to cook line with no handwashing. Coached employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed her hands before continuing to work. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed beef stored over cheese inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef with no date marking inside of reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on kitchen cook line equipment. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair under cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
23-03-4
50
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled interior of microwave in kitchen area. Operator cleaned it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen area. Operator placed paper towels onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on kitchen cook line equipment.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on cooked ribs inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. As per operator ribs were cooked more than 24 hours ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area under cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in establishments restroom.
36-24-5
58
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Santos Yolanda Torres 04-11-2019.
53A-03-7
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of reach in cooler fan cover at front service area soiled.
23-03-4
74
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a shelf full with different pain relief medications over clean glasses and a container of sugar at the front counter.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.
13-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. The operator put up the sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
74
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front counter area and kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front counter area and kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell eggs over several cooked items in the upright refrigerator. The owner moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen hand washing sink. The owner brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 Claudia and Sintia expired on 08-11-23.
53B-05-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two metal containers one with coffee and the other sugar at the front counter next to the coffeemaker.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container with coffee across from the oven? The owner removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front counter area and kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed behind the front counter. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
43
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored next to clean utensils. Operator removed from area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn
14-11-5
90
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen area cooked steak and potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtails (48F - Cold Holding), as per operator cheese was in cooler for approximately 2 hours operator moved cheese to reach in freezer for rapid chill. Oxtails and steak and potatoes were in cooler since day prior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: At time of callback inspection in reach in cooler in kitchen area cooked pork 50F cold holding, cheese 50F cold holding, cooked beans 50F cold holding, as per operator all items were prepared at approximately 8 am, operator moved items to reach in freezer for rapid chill **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen area with no water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: At time of callback inspection Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen area with no water **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent in kitchen area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: At time of callback inspection Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent in kitchen area soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafeteria Olanchana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafeteria Olanchana on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafeteria Olanchana?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafeteria Olanchana.
How does Cafeteria Olanchana compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cafeteria Olanchana most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cafeteria Olanchana's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cafeteria Olanchana have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafeteria Olanchana means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cafeteria Olanchana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafeteria Olanchana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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