Francisca
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Francisca has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Francisca's latest score is in line with the Miami Lakes average of 73. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed yuca (78/75F - Cooling) covered in walk in cooler, operator uncovered. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in standing water at 85°F. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer spray bottle on preparation table, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed branzino fish thawed in ROP located in reach in cooler drawer. Operator removed from ROP. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Across the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
74
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with table cleaner liquid next to clean utensils. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked raw shell eggs stored inside preparation reach in cooler across the cook line.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed yuca (77/75F - Cooling); sweet plantain (77/76F - Cooling); cruzado (60°F/58 - Cooling) covered with a plastic wrap. Operator uncovered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table next to clean bowl, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked plantain (92F - Hot Holding) less than four hours. Operator reheated at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (78F - Cold Holding) located cooked line near fryer station more than four hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (78F - Cold Holding) located cooked line near fryer station more than four hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop bucket and mop. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located from counter area.
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink located near dishwasher area.
29-11-4
45
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided form during inspection.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling blender in hand sink. Educated employee. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
67
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees placed dirty dishes inside dishwasher machine than touched cleaned dishes without wash hand. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed multiple server taking dirty dishes from customers table than touched clean dishes. Instructed operator regarding the hand wash procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (48°F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees filling out a pitcher on hand wash sink, also observed ice cube inside hand wash sink located at the front line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 10 employees working at the same time without manager certificate present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Daylin Acosta, Geyde Garcia, Luis, Hayde, Dinora,Maria, with more than 2 months of being hired. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on preparation table, operator placed inside quaternary sanitation solutions at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clean plate and utensils on customer table located outside without protection from contamination, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean plastic container on kitchen shelves with old label on it. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of avocados on dry storage floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Francisca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Francisca on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Francisca?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Francisca.
How does Francisca compare to other restaurants in Miami Lakes?
Francisca most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Lakes average of 73.
Has Francisca's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Francisca have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Francisca 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 Francisca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Francisca is inspected around three times per year on average.
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